Hasset
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "harvest" or "harvester".
Name Census estimates that about 251 living Americans carry the first name Hasset. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hasset today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hasset births was 2018 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hasset. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Hasset with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
251
~ 1 in 1,365,555 Americans
Peak year
2018
30 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,781
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Hasset: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hasset from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 159 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Hasset remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hasset by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hasset during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hassets live
Origin
Meaning and history of Hasset
The name Hasset is an ancient Arabic name with roots dating back to the 6th century. It is derived from the Arabic word "hassa," which means "to feel" or "to sense." The name was popular in the Middle East and parts of North Africa during the early Islamic period.
In its earliest form, the name was spelled "Hāssit" in Arabic script. This spelling was used in several historical texts and manuscripts from the 7th and 8th centuries, including the works of renowned Islamic scholars and poets.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Hasset was Hasset ibn Malik, a prominent Arab warrior and companion of the Prophet Muhammad. He was known for his bravery and military skills during the early Islamic conquests in the 7th century.
Another notable figure was Hasset al-Basri, a Sufi mystic and scholar who lived in Basra, Iraq, during the 8th century. He was renowned for his teachings on spiritual purification and self-awareness, which aligned with the meaning of his name.
In the 10th century, Hasset al-Andalusi was a celebrated poet and philosopher from the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal). His poetic works, written in Arabic, explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning him widespread recognition.
During the 12th century, Hasset ibn Abi al-Qasim was a distinguished physician and scholar from Egypt. He made significant contributions to the field of medicine and authored several treatises on various medical topics.
In the 14th century, Hasset al-Maghribi was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Morocco. He was highly respected for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his efforts to promote religious education and scholarship in North Africa.
Throughout history, the name Hasset has been associated with individuals who embodied qualities of sensitivity, awareness, and deep contemplation, reflecting the essence of its meaning. While its usage may have declined in recent times, the name remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Arabic-speaking world.
People
Hasset + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hasset as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hasset: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hasset?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 251 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hasset going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,365,555 US residents.
Is Hasset a common name?
We classify Hasset as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 253 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hasset most popular?
The single biggest year for Hasset was 2018, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hasset is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Hasset in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hasset a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hasset in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Hasset still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hasset in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Hasset can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Hasset?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.