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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Hassan — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Hassam|Hassani
ArabicBoy↑ Rising

Hassan

hah-SAHN · 2 syllables

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Boy
#649
↑ Rising
#649
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 35
Peak rank
#649 in 2024
5yr change
+39 ranks
Birth frequency
1.2 per 10,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #649 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Arabic boy names
Hassan

Popularity score: 35  ·  SSA Rank: #649

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
76
Higher than 76% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+39 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ArabicIslamicReligiousClassic2-syllableMiddle EasternMasculineVirtue-centeredTraditionalSemantic
Character
strong defendernoble characterwise protectorgracious leader
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Hassans

versatileintensededicatedauthenticinfluential
STRONG
High confidence

Hassan is an Arabic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #649 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +39 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#649 · rare
Hassan at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic meaning 'good' or 'handsome.' A classical Islamic name with roots in the Quran, symbolizing virtue and noble character.
Language root:Arabic · Semitic
Peak rank:#649 in 2024
5yr change:+39 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Hassan Rouhani
Former President of Iran
Hassan Nasrallah
Political and Religious Leader
Hassan Johnson
Actor
Similar Sound
HasanHussainHasaanHusseinHasson
Similar Style
Ali◈OmarKarimRashidMalik
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Hassan
FatimaAmira◈LeilaYasminIbrahimKarim
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↓ Fading
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Amir
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Hassan illustration
Name Intelligence
Hassan · Overview
Summary

Hassan is an Arabic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #649 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 7/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Hassan scores 76/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 39 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Religious · Classic character
Hassan carries a warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
hassan.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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