Hesham
boy nameHesham entered the US charts in 1973, peaked at #2912 in 1983, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1973–2025
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rank today
#2912
peak (1983)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4794 |
| 1980s | #4366 |
| 1990s | #5200 |
| 2000s | #8042 |
| 2010s | #8636 |
| 2020s | #8181 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Hesham are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hesham alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hesham in 2025?
- Hesham is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Hesham most popular?
- Hesham peaked in 1983, reaching #2912 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hesham with classmates?
- Hesham will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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