Declining since 2022, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Hinata since 2005
Babies named Hinata per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 193 |
| 2020s | 226 |
Meaning & origin
Hinata first entered the U.S. naming record in 2005, the same year the anime character Hinata Hyuga began appearing in English-dubbed adaptations. The name rose in popularity through the 2010s, reaching its peak rank of 5,238 in 2023. Since then, it has experienced a slight decline, with a rank of 5,238 in the latest year. While currently a very rare name (about 1 in 66,969 births in 2025), its trajectory has been falling since 2022. The name's simplicity and pleasant meaning, combined with the enduring appeal of anime series among American parents, suggest it remains a distinctive choice associated with sunshine and gentle positivity.
Hinata is a Japanese name that can be written with various kanji combinations, though the most common is 日向, meaning 'sunny place' or 'facing the sun'. As a feminine given name, it gained international visibility through the anime series 'Naruto' (2002-2007) featuring the character Hinata Hyuga. While the name existed in Japan prior, its modern usage outside Japan is largely influenced by pop culture.
“Hinata” around the world
Where Hinata lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hina, Hinny, Hinata-chan
Sibling names for Hinata
Names that share Hinata's style, for a brother or sister.
