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Haakon

Meaning A male given name from Old Norse Gender Boy Rank 2025 Below top lists

A male given name from Old Norse; that of many kings of Norway.

Rank 2025
–
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Haakon
How common
–
boys born in 2025
Peak year
2016
30 babies
All-time total
471
#8,175 all-time among boys
First recorded
1912
in Social Security records

Haakon popularity over time

471 babies have been named Haakon since 1912, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras
0.010.010.020.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 2016Boys

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade Boys Per year Change Best rank
1880s – – – –
1890s – – – –
1900s – – – –
1910s 16 2 – #2,389
1920s – – – –
1930s – – – –
1940s – – – –
1950s – – – –
1960s 5 1 – #4,197
1970s 5 1 0% #5,930
1980s 5 1 0% #6,619
1990s 69 7 +1280% #5,269
2000s 132 13 +91% #4,904
2010s 175 18 +33% #3,621
2020s (to 2025) 64 11 -39% #5,197

The story of Haakon

Haakon is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1912, 471 American babies have been named Haakon. Its peak came in 2016, when 30 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2010s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Haakon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Haakon?

The median living Haakon is about 15 years old; half are between 8 and 23. An estimated 400 people named Haakon are alive in the United States today.

median 15 020406080100

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Haakon year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 – –
2024 14 #6,293
2023 8 #9,211
2022 11 #7,437
2021 18 #5,197
2020 13 #6,421
2019 13 #6,544
2018 24 #4,274
2017 16 #5,619
2016 30 #3,621
2015 21 #4,602
2014 20 #4,754
2013 14 #6,024
2012 15 #5,801
2011 7 #9,997
2010 15 #5,837
2009 17 #5,396
2008 13 #6,534
2007 11 #7,267
2006 12 #6,612
2005 17 #4,904
2004 13 #5,922
2003 14 #5,366
2002 11 #6,237
2001 13 #5,478
2000 11 #6,052
1995 11 #5,269
1990 – –
1985 – –
1980 5 #6,619
1975 – –
1970 – –
1965 – –
1960 – –
1955 – –
1950 – –
1945 – –
1940 – –
1935 – –
1930 – –
1925 – –
1920 – –
1915 – –
1910 – –
1905 – –
1900 – –
1895 – –
1890 – –
1885 – –
1880 – –

Famous people named Haakon

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

  1. 1 Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway King of Norway since 2026 b. 1973 · Contemporary
  2. 2 Haakon VII of Norway Haakon VII of Norway King of Norway from 1905 to 1957 1872–1957 · 19th century
  3. 3 Haakon the Good Haakon the Good King of Norway from 934 to 961 918–961 · Medieval
  4. 4 Haakon Sigurdsson De facto ruler of Norway from c. 975–995 930–995 · Medieval
  5. 5 Haakon IV of Norway Haakon IV of Norway King of Norway from 1217 to 1263 1204–1263 · Medieval
  6. 6 Haakon V of Norway Haakon V of Norway King of Norway from 1299 to 1319 1270–1319 · Medieval
  7. 7 Haakon VI of Norway Haakon VI of Norway King of Norway from 1343 to 1380 1340–1380 · Medieval
  8. 8 Haakon III of Norway King of Norway from 1202 to 1204 1182–1204 · Medieval
  9. 9 Haakon Ericsson Haakon Ericsson Earl of Lade and governor of Norway 995–1029 · Medieval
  10. 10 Haakon II of Norway King of Norway from 1157 to 1162 1147–1162 · Medieval
  11. 11 Haakon Magnusson of Norway Topics referred to by the same term 1068–1095 · Medieval

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Haakon, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Haakon?

The median living Haakon is about 15 years old. Half of all living Haakons are between 8 and 23 years old.

How many people named Haakon are alive today?

An estimated 400 people named Haakon are alive in the United States, based on 471 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Haakon mean?

A male given name from Old Norse; that of many kings of Norway.

How popular is the name Haakon in 2025?

Haakon did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Haakon?

471 babies have been named Haakon in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Haakon most popular?

Haakon peaked in 2016, when 30 newborns received the name.

Is Haakon a boy or girl name?

Haakon is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Haakon rising or falling?

Haakon is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Haakon?

Well-known people named Haakon include Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway (nobleman), Haakon VII of Norway (politician), Haakon the Good (politician).

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