Hassan
From Arabic حَسَن (ḥasan, “fine, good, good-looking, handsome, manly; strong”).
Every Hassan since 1923 — 12,307 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hassan
Hassan is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #626 in 2025 with 447 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1923, 12,307 American babies have been named Hassan. Its peak came in 2025, when 447 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 Hassan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hassan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 447 | #626 |
| 2024 | — | — | 427 | #649 |
| 2023 | — | — | 390 | #688 |
| 2022 | — | — | 325 | #777 |
| 2021 | — | — | 312 | #789 |
| 2020 | — | — | 282 | #817 |
| 2019 | — | — | 317 | #753 |
| 2018 | — | — | 306 | #766 |
| 2017 | — | — | 340 | #716 |
| 2016 | — | — | 299 | #792 |
| 2015 | — | — | 318 | #757 |
| 2014 | — | — | 309 | #760 |
| 2013 | — | — | 262 | #825 |
| 2012 | — | — | 246 | #857 |
| 2011 | — | — | 243 | #867 |
| 2010 | — | — | 275 | #792 |
| 2009 | — | — | 277 | #805 |
| 2008 | — | — | 278 | #788 |
| 2007 | — | — | 263 | #810 |
| 2006 | — | — | 281 | #754 |
| 2005 | — | — | 259 | #766 |
| 2004 | — | — | 223 | #806 |
| 2003 | — | — | 214 | #816 |
| 2002 | — | — | 225 | #767 |
| 2001 | — | — | 218 | #778 |
| 2000 | — | — | 259 | #684 |
| 1995 | — | — | 207 | #746 |
| 1990 | — | — | 195 | #731 |
| 1985 | — | — | 120 | #813 |
| 1980 | — | — | 130 | #771 |
| 1975 | — | — | 85 | #897 |
| 1970 | — | — | 64 | #1,022 |
| 1965 | — | — | 30 | #1,419 |
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| 1955 | — | — | 7 | #3,314 |
| 1950 | — | — | 6 | #3,474 |
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Famous people named Hassan
- Hassan II of Morocco Politician · 1929–1999
- Hassan Rouhani Politician · b. 1948
- Hassan al-Banna Social activist · 1906–1949
- Hassan Nasrallah Politician · b. 1960
- Hassan Gouled Aptidon Politician · 1916–2006
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hassan mean?
From Arabic حَسَن (ḥasan, “fine, good, good-looking, handsome, manly; strong”).
How popular is the name Hassan in 2025?
Hassan ranked #626 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 447 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hassan?
12,307 babies have been named Hassan in the United States since 1923, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hassan most popular?
Hassan peaked in 2025, when 447 newborns received the name.
Is Hassan a boy or girl name?
Hassan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hassan rising or falling?
Hassan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hassan?
Well-known people named Hassan include Hassan II of Morocco (politician), Hassan Rouhani (politician), Hassan al-Banna (social activist).