Will my child share the name Hemen with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Hemen per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hemen in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Hemen becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Hemen is at its highest recorded position — #2,440 in 2025, with 11 births. In 2020 it ranked #4,535.

Is Hemen a good choice for a distinctive name?

Hemen is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Hemen a popular baby name in the United States?

Hemen does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Hemen is a distinctive choice, ranked #2440 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Hemen in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Hemen

Hemen is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #2575. The name has climbed 1960 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2010.

Hemen is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Hemen in their class.