Hassan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Hassan means 'good' or 'beautiful' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Hassan
Hassan is an Arabic name derived from the Arabic word 'ḥasan' which means 'good' or 'beautiful'. It is a popular name in the Islamic culture and holds a special significance due to its association with Hassan ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. Hassan is believed to bring blessings and good fortune to those who bear the name.
Popularity of the Name Hassan
The popularity for the name Hassan peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 340 births, which ranked number 1,518 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Hassan had the most female births in 1978 with 7, which ranked number 7,651 out of 11,474 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2017 with 340, which ranked number 715 out of 14,245 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Hassan has increased sharply over the last ten years from 246 births to 322 births, an increase of 30.89%. Among males, Hassan has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 246 births to 322 births, an increase of 30.89%.
Nationwide Popularity of Hassan
- 20 Year Trend of Hassan: 43.11%
- 10 Year Trend of Hassan: 30.89%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Hassan: 30.89%
Popularity of Hassan by State
For males, Hassan was most popular in Midwestern states with 79 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 40 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Hassan. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 40 | 690 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 19 | 752 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 13 | 722 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 8 | 953 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 5 | 805 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 10 | 497 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 30 | 311 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 17 | 356 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 8 | 641 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 13 | 683 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 5 | 1032 | < 5 | N/A |
| NV | 5 | 503 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 35 | 457 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 11 | 742 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 14 | 630 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 28 | 878 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 18 | 429 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 6 | 887 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 5 | 777 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Hassan
- Total Births of Hassan: 331 (2.73%)
- Male Births of Hassan: 331 (2.73%)
Given the upward trend of Hassan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.73% increase in total births, for a total of 331 births in 2024. Male births for Hassan have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 331 male births in 2024, an increase of 2.73%.