Hanson Boy

Popularity: #897 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HAN-sun //ˈhænsən//

Origin: English; Scandinavian

Meaning: Son of Hans; son of the one who is gracious

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Hanson is of English origin, derived from the Old Norse name "Hannesson," which means "son of Hans." The name Hans itself is a diminutive of Johannes, the Latin form of the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." The transition from Hebrew to Latin and then to Old Norse reflects the name's journey through various linguistic and cultural landscapes, ultimately making its way into English usage during the medieval period, particularly after the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, which facilitated the integration of Norse and Norman names into the English lexicon. Historically, the name Hanson has been associated with various notable figures and families throughout the centuries.

In the context of English history, surnames derived from patronymics, such as Hanson, became common in the 13th century as a means of identifying lineage. The name can be found in historical records dating back to the 14th century, where it appears in various forms across England.

Additionally, the name has been borne by several prominent individuals, including those in the arts and sciences, contributing to its recognition in various cultural contexts. Culturally, the name Hanson carries connotations of familial connection and heritage, reflecting the importance of lineage in many societies.

The use of the suffix "-son" denotes a patronymic tradition, which is prevalent in many cultures, indicating descent from a male ancestor. This aspect of the name resonates with themes of legacy and identity, making it significant in genealogical studies.

The name has also been embraced in various forms across different cultures, further enriching its historical tapestry.

Famous people named Hanson

In this section, you will find notable people named Hanson. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Hanson who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Hanson is a pop band best known for MMMBop, This Time Around, and Where's the Love.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Hanson, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Hanson. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hanson was first seen in the United States in 1883.

Hanson has ranked as high as #5145 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Arizona.

In the past 5 years the name Hanson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Hanson 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 Hanson was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Hanson.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 41 41
2024 45 45
2023 44 44
2022 40 40
2021 32 32
2020 35 35
2019 41 41
2018 56 56
2017 43 43
2016 38 38
2015 42 42
2014 47 47
2013 36 36
2012 43 43
2011 39 39
2010 30 30
2009 23 23
2008 28 28
2007 32 32
2006 27 27
2005 28 28
2004 26 26
2003 35 35
2002 40 40
2001 32 32
2000 36 36
1999 24 24
1998 29 29
1997 29 29
1996 13 13
1995 20 20
1994 17 17
1993 21 21
1992 12 12
1991 10 10
1990 17 17
1989 17 17
1988 8 8
1987 12 12
1986 12 12
1985 16 16
1984 19 19
1983 17 17
1982 9 9
1981 7 7
1980 9 9
1979 13 13
1978 7 7
1977 10 10
1976 9 9
1975 9 9
1974 7 7
1971 5 5
1970 5 5
1968 8 8
1967 5 5
1966 8 8
1964 9 9
1963 7 7
1962 9 9
1961 9 9
1960 5 5
1959 5 5
1958 11 11
1957 13 13
1956 7 7
1955 8 8
1954 9 9
1953 8 8
1952 6 6
1951 13 13
1949 17 17
1948 5 5
1947 16 16
1946 8 8
1945 9 9
1944 5 5
1943 10 10
1942 9 9
1940 11 11
1939 7 7
1937 10 10
1936 5 5
1935 8 8
1934 9 9
1933 7 7
1932 8 8
1931 14 14
1930 7 7
1929 8 8
1928 6 6
1927 11 11
1926 10 10
1925 14 14
1924 8 8
1923 8 8
1922 13 13
1921 9 9
1920 10 10
1919 8 8
1918 9 9
1917 11 11
1916 10 10
1915 9 9
1914 6 6
1913 11 11
1909 5 5
1904 5 5
1903 5 5
1900 6 6
1899 5 5
1883 5 5

Top States for Hanson (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 7
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