Handsome Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationHAN-sum / /ˈhænsəm/English; Spanish
Meaning
attractive; handsome
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, 'handsome' originally referred to someone who is well-formed or good-looking, deriving from the Old English 'handsum.' In Spanish, the term 'hermoso' is often used synonymously, emphasizing beauty and attractiveness.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Handsom
- Handsomey
International Variants
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Famous people named Handsome
Handsome Dan — Yale's mascot.
Handsome Jack — video game character.
Fictional characters named Handsome
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Handsome was first seen in the United States in 1996. Handsome has ranked as high as #1349 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Handsome has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Handsome
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 6 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 |