Had
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #6,951 in 1987
0 babies were named Had in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1987–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryHad first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1987, when it reached #6,951.
About the name Had
Had is a boy name of English origin. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with H and ending in “-had”. US birth records list Had for boys only in 1987, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 1987, when it ranked #6,951 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1987, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.7 | 370,370 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Had
What is the origin of the name Had?
Had has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Had a boy or girl name?
Had is a boy name.
How popular is the name Had?
Had is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1987. It peaked at #6,951 in 1987.