Hansen Boy
Origin(s)
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
Hanson, Hans, Hank, Harlan, Hendrik, Hector, Harvey
Variants
- Hanssen
- Hansen
International Variants
- Hansson (Swedish)
- Hansen (German)
Famous people named Hansen
Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author known for his fairy tales, including 'The Little Mermaid' and 'The Ugly Duckling.'.
Hans Zimmer is a renowned German film score composer, famous for his work on movies like 'The Lion King' and 'Inception.'.
Hansen Clarke is an American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan.
Hans Albrecht Bethe was a German-American physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1967 for his work on stellar nucleosynthesis.
Fictional characters named Hansen
Hans Solo is a central character in the 'Star Wars' franchise, known for being a skilled pilot and smuggler.
Hansel is a character in the fairy tale 'Hansel and Gretel,' known for his cleverness in outsmarting a witch.
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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)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 31 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 35 |