The nameHasan

Hasan is the Turkish and Bosnian form of Hassan. It has been given in France since the 1970s.

Meaning

Like Hassan, it comes from the Arabic hasan, "handsome, good".

Origin

Arabic, through Turkish.

History

Found in France since the early 1970s, Hasan has been given steadily, notably in Île-de-France, with a peak in the late 2000s.

Popularity of the name Hasan

Hasan in France

1168thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2007peak year (65 births)
2,105babies named Hasan in France since 1900
03365 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Hasan was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 555 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Hasan. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Hasan in France were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 31 births a year on average, against 41 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hasan mean?

Like Hassan, it comes from the Arabic hasan, "handsome, good".

What is the origin of the name Hasan?

Arabic, through Turkish.

Is Hasan a girl's or a boy's name?

Hasan is a boy's name.