Hassan
Hassan is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Handsome, good, or benefactor.
Origin and history
Hassan is a traditional Arabic male name that means handsome, good, or beautifier. It holds significant historical and religious importance in Islamic culture as the name of the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady usage as a classic multicultural name.
Popularity in the United States
12,300 babies in the United States have been named Hassan since 1880. It ranks #1066 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #692.
States where it is most popular
- NY (16.8 %)
- MI (14.8 %)
- CA (11.5 %)
- NJ (9.7 %)
- PA (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 20 |
| 1950-1960 | 50 |
| 1960-1970 | 281 |
| 1970-1980 | 950 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,311 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,088 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,497 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,915 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,183 |
Famous people named Hassan
- Hassan Whiteside: Basketball Player
- Hassan Minhaj: Comedian, Actor
Fun facts
- Hassan is one of the most revered classic names in Arabic-speaking and Islamic cultures.
- The name stems from the Arabic triconsonantal root ḥ-s-n, associated with beauty and excellence.