UK boy's name
Hassam
A masculine Arabic name derived from "hisham" meaning noble or exalted.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hassam is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hassam popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 4 births.
This profile covers 17 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1997 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 17 living people in the UK are called Hassam. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hassam ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 4 boys were registered as Hassam.
- • About 17 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hassam as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4812
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
4 births
Estimated living
17
2026
Meaning
What does Hassam mean?
The name Hassam has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, and it can be traced back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic root word "hasa," which means "to harvest" or "to reap." The name is commonly associated with the profession of farming or agriculture.
In the early days of Islam, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions, there were individuals who bore the name Hassam. One of the earliest recorded examples is Hassam ibn Thabit, a renowned poet and companion of the Prophet Muhammad, who lived in the 7th century AD.
The name Hassam appears in several historical texts and religious scriptures from the Islamic tradition. It is mentioned in the Hadith literature, which is a collection of the sayings and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. Additionally, some Arabic literary works from the medieval period feature characters with the name Hassam.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who carried the name Hassam. One of the most prominent was Hassam al-Basri, a renowned Islamic scholar and preacher from the 8th century AD, who was known for his wisdom and piety. Another notable figure was Hassam ibn al-Haytham, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the 10th century AD, who made significant contributions to the fields of optics and physics.
In the realm of art, Hassam Chittiprasart was a renowned Thai painter from the 19th century, known for his exquisite portraits and landscapes. Hassam Ghraïri was a Moroccan writer and journalist from the 20th century, who played a significant role in the literary and cultural scene of his country.
Hassam Munir was a Pakistani cricketer who represented his country in the 1970s and 1980s, and was known for his exceptional batting skills. He was born in 1953 and passed away in 2016.
These are just a few examples of individuals who carried the name Hassam throughout history, highlighting its rich cultural and historical significance across various fields and regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hassam over time
The chart below shows babies named Hassam registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hassam, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hassam by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hassam was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4321 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4430 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2337 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Hassam
- Harry 141,693
- Henry 65,177
- Harrison 45,958
- Harvey 35,648
- Harley 22,095
- Hugo 18,779
- Hayden 12,622
- Hunter 10,350
- Hudson 9,104
- Hamza 8,564
- Hassan 5,982
- Hasan 3,599
FAQ
Hassam: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hassam in the UK right now?
In 2017, Hassam was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hassam most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 4 babies registered as Hassam in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hassam?
A masculine Arabic name derived from "hisham" meaning noble or exalted.
How many people are called Hassam in the UK?
A total of 17 babies have been registered as Hassam across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.