Hadassah is a distinctive choice, ranked #1262 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Hadassah in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1262
US Rank #532
About the Name Hadassah
Hadassah is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 245 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #975 in 2016 β and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Hadassah is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school β standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #532, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Hadassah
Unlikely. With around 26 UK babies named Hadassah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hadassah in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Hadassah is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 245 places over the last five years to #1262 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Hadassah is more popular in the US (#532) than in the UK (#1262). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Hadassah ranks #532 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
26
UK babies named Hadassah (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 245 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Hadassah
Likely around 1 other Hadassah in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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