Hansen
Hansen is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Son of Hans.
Origin and history
Hansen originated as a Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning 'son of Hans'. While traditionally a last name, it follows the modern U.S. trend of using surname-inspired choices as given names. It remains relatively rare but has seen steady usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
887 babies in the United States have been named Hansen since 1880. It ranks #3791 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1744.
States where it is most popular
- CA (81 %)
- TX (19 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 7 |
| 1960-1970 | 8 |
| 1970-1980 | 24 |
| 1980-1990 | 99 |
| 1990-2000 | 148 |
| 2000-2010 | 193 |
| 2010-2019 | 219 |
| 2020-2029 | 183 |
Fun facts
- The name is derived from Hans, a short form of Johannes, meaning 'God is gracious'.
- Hansen reflects the popular modern U.S. practice of transferring classic Nordic surnames into the first-name spot.