Haakon Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationHAH-kawn / /ˈhɑː.kɔːn/Old Norse
Meaning
High son
Historical & Cultural Background
Haakon is a traditional name in Norway, derived from Old Norse elements. It has been borne by several kings of Norway, contributing to its historical significance. The name reflects the Viking Age's cultural heritage and is still popular in Scandinavian countries today.
Trend Summary
The name Haakon has seen consistent use in Norway and other Scandinavian countries, though it is less common in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Håkon
International Variants
- Håkon (Norwegian)
- Haakon (Danish)
- Hakon (Swedish)
Famous people named Haakon
Haakon VII was the King of Norway from 1905 until his death in 1957, known for his role during World War II.
Haakon Magnus is the current Crown Prince of Norway, known for his involvement in various charitable activities.
Haakon of Norway was a notable king in the 10th century, recognized for his efforts to Christianize Norway.
Haakon the Good was a king of Norway in the 10th century, remembered for his attempts to promote Christianity.
Fictional characters named Haakon
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Haakon was first seen in the United States in 1912. Haakon has ranked as high as #1393 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Haakon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Haakon (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 14 |