Hakon Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HAH-kohn //ˈhɑː.kɔn//
Origin: Old Norse; Scandinavian
Meaning: High son; chosen one
Historical & Cultural Background
Hakon is a name of Old Norse origin, commonly used in Scandinavian countries. It has historical significance, as several kings of Norway bore the name.
The name reflects a tradition of naming children after noble qualities or lineage. It remains popular in modern Scandinavian culture.
Fictional characters named Hakon
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Hakon is a character in the video game series 'Assassin's Creed,' known for his role in the Viking era.
Hakon is a character in the animated film 'The Snow Queen,' depicted as a brave warrior.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hakon was first seen in the United States in 2021.
Hakon has ranked as high as #1358 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Hakon has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Hakon is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Hakon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Hakon
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Hakon.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 |