Hasan
Hasan is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Handsome, good, or beautiful.
Origin and history
Hasan is a classic male given name of Arabic origin meaning good, handsome, or beautiful. It holds significant importance in Islamic history as the name of Hasan ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. In the United States, Hasan has maintained steady, moderate usage over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
5,398 babies in the United States have been named Hasan since 1880. It ranks #1662 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1105.
States where it is most popular
- NY (20.6 %)
- CA (15 %)
- PA (11 %)
- NJ (10.7 %)
- TX (10.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 57 |
| 1970-1980 | 459 |
| 1980-1990 | 584 |
| 1990-2000 | 935 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,104 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,307 |
| 2020-2029 | 947 |
Famous people named Hasan
- Hasan Minhaj: Comedian, Actor
- Hasan Piker: Streamer, Political Commentator
Fun facts
- Hasan ibn Ali was a major early figure in Islamic history and the second Shia Imam.
- The name shares the same three-letter Arabic root (h-s-n) with related names such as Hassan and Hussein.