Hansen Boy

Popularity: #889 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationHAN-sen / ˈhæn.sən

Scandinavian; Danish; Norwegian

Meaning

Son of Hans

Historical & Cultural Background

Hansen is a patronymic surname common in Denmark and Norway. It derives from the given name Hans, which is a diminutive of Johannes, meaning 'God is gracious.' The name reflects a common naming convention in Scandinavian cultures, where surnames often indicate lineage. Hansen has been widely used in various forms across different regions, contributing to its popularity.

Trend Summary

Hansen has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., often associated with Scandinavian heritage.

Similar Names

HansonHansHankHarlanHendrikHectorHarvey

Variants

  • Hanssen
  • Hansen

International Variants

  • Hansson (Swedish)
  • Hansen (German)

Famous people named Hansen

Hansen Clarke is an American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan.

Fictional characters named Hansen

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Sibling Suggestions

HarrisonHenryHugoHaroldHoldenHayden

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hansen was first seen in the United States in 1917. Hansen has ranked as high as #1387 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Hansen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Hansen (2023)

StateBirthsShare
CA 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19176
19517
19638
19705
19716
19776
19787
19807
19818
198212
19836
19846
198513
198614
198716
198810
19897
199012
199110
199218
199315
199415
199516
19967
199717
199815
199923
200010
200118
200222
200317
200422
200531
200617
200724
200816
200916
201012
201123
201217
201315
201427
201520
201636
201720
201828
201921
202027
202131
202225
202330
202435