Hasan
From Arabic حَسَن (ḥasan, “fine, good, good-looking, handsome, manly; strong”).
Every Hasan since 1958 — 5,398 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hasan
Hasan is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,147 in 2025 with 184 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 5,398 American babies have been named Hasan. Its peak came in 2025, when 184 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Hasan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hasan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 184 | #1,147 |
| 2024 | 168 | #1,207 |
| 2023 | 170 | #1,189 |
| 2022 | 155 | #1,257 |
| 2021 | 131 | #1,401 |
| 2020 | 139 | #1,300 |
| 2019 | 143 | #1,298 |
| 2018 | 145 | #1,269 |
| 2017 | 158 | #1,183 |
| 2016 | 151 | #1,239 |
| 2015 | 126 | #1,375 |
| 2014 | 121 | #1,401 |
| 2013 | 128 | #1,338 |
| 2012 | 123 | #1,372 |
| 2011 | 114 | #1,443 |
| 2010 | 98 | #1,601 |
| 2009 | 89 | #1,736 |
| 2008 | 119 | #1,415 |
| 2007 | 120 | #1,376 |
| 2006 | 123 | #1,334 |
| 2005 | 104 | #1,421 |
| 2004 | 97 | #1,444 |
| 2003 | 120 | #1,221 |
| 2002 | 99 | #1,337 |
| 2001 | 115 | #1,188 |
| 2000 | 118 | #1,168 |
| 1995 | 84 | #1,279 |
| 1990 | 81 | #1,219 |
| 1985 | 48 | #1,421 |
| 1980 | 64 | #1,139 |
| 1975 | 46 | #1,267 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,633 |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,083 |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,280 |
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Famous people named Hasan
- Hasan ibn Ali Religious figure · 624–670
- Hasan al-Basri Philosopher · 642–728
- Hasan al-Askari Religious figure · 846–874
- Hasan Prishtina Politician · 1873–1933
- Hasan Salihamidžić Soccer player · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hasan mean?
From Arabic حَسَن (ḥasan, “fine, good, good-looking, handsome, manly; strong”).
How popular is the name Hasan in 2025?
Hasan ranked #1,147 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 184 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hasan?
5,398 babies have been named Hasan in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hasan most popular?
Hasan peaked in 2025, when 184 newborns received the name.
Is Hasan a boy or girl name?
Hasan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hasan rising or falling?
Hasan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hasan?
Well-known people named Hasan include Hasan ibn Ali (religious figure), Hasan al-Basri (philosopher), Hasan al-Askari (religious figure).