The nameHassan
Hassan is an Arabic boy's name meaning "handsome, good". It was borne by the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Hassan comes from the Arabic hasan, "good, handsome".
Origin
Arabic.
History
Hasan ibn Ali, grandson of the Prophet, is a central figure in Islam. In England and Wales Hassan reached 144th place in 1999.
Famous people named Hassan
- Hasan ibn Ali
- King Hassan II of Morocco
- Hassan Rouhani, Iranian president
Popularity of the name Hassan
Hassan in the United States
Hassan was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 2,915 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Hassan. Its rise began around 1966, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Hassan in the United States were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 347 births a year.
Hassan in the United Kingdom
Hassan was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 2,395 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Hassan. Half of all babies named Hassan in the United Kingdom were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 173 births a year.
Hassan in France
Hassan in Belgium
Hassan in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Hassan
Names from the same generation as Hassan, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hassan mean?
Hassan comes from the Arabic hasan, "good, handsome".
What is the origin of the name Hassan?
Arabic.
Is Hassan a girl's or a boy's name?
Hassan is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Hassan?
In 2024, Hassan was the 649th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 425 births.
What are the variants of the name Hassan?
Variants and related names of Hassan include Assane, Hüseyin and Lassana.
What are good sibling names for Hassan?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Noor, Samira, Alia and Zainab for a sister, Mohammad, Hamza, Samir and Mohammed for a brother.
Who are famous people named Hassan?
Hasan ibn Ali; King Hassan II of Morocco; Hassan Rouhani, Iranian president.