Hasan Boy

Popularity: #755 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HAH-sahn //hɑːˈsɑːn//

Origin: Arabic; Persian

Meaning: Arabic: handsome; Persian: good

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Hasan has its roots in Arabic, derived from the root word "ḥ-s-n," which means "to be good" or "to be beautiful." The name is often transliterated as "Hassan" in various contexts, and it has been adopted in numerous cultures influenced by Arabic language and Islamic tradition. The earliest forms of the name can be traced back to the 7th century, particularly associated with Hasan ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who is a significant figure in Islamic history.

His legacy has contributed to the name's enduring popularity among Muslim communities. Historically, the name Hasan has been borne by various notable figures, including several rulers and scholars throughout the Islamic Golden Age.

The name's prominence was further solidified by its association with religious and cultural narratives, particularly within Shia Islam, where Hasan ibn Ali is revered as the second Imam. His life and virtues are celebrated in various texts and oral traditions, which have helped to maintain the name's significance over the centuries.

Culturally, the name Hasan carries connotations of virtue, beauty, and moral integrity, reflecting the values esteemed in many Islamic societies. It is often used in literature and poetry to symbolize noble character.

The name has also inspired various diminutive forms and related names across different languages and cultures, such as "Hassan" in Persian and "Hasan" in Turkish, which further illustrates its widespread resonance. Overall, the name Hasan embodies a rich historical and cultural legacy that continues to be honored in many parts of the world.

Famous people named Hasan

In this section, you will find notable people named Hasan. 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 Hasan who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Hasan who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Hasan Minhaj is a comedian and actor best known for Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj, Homecoming King, and his work on The Daily Show.

Hasan Ali is a cricketer best known for playing for the Pakistan national team and his performances in various domestic leagues.

Hasan Piker is a political commentator and Twitch streamer best known for his online presence and commentary on current events.

Sibling suggestions

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

HassanOmarAliYusufZaydSamir

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Hasan. 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.

HusseinSalmanKhalidIbrahimRamiZainAmir

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hasan was first seen in the United States in 1958.

Hasan has ranked as high as #2332 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Hasan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Hasan 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 Hasan 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 Hasan.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 184 184
2024 168 168
2023 170 170
2022 155 155
2021 131 131
2020 139 139
2019 143 143
2018 145 145
2017 158 158
2016 151 151
2015 126 126
2014 121 121
2013 128 128
2012 123 123
2011 114 114
2010 98 98
2009 89 89
2008 119 119
2007 120 120
2006 123 123
2005 104 104
2004 97 97
2003 120 120
2002 99 99
2001 115 115
2000 118 118
1999 119 119
1998 103 103
1997 121 121
1996 89 89
1995 84 84
1994 88 88
1993 80 80
1992 89 89
1991 81 81
1990 81 81
1989 68 68
1988 68 68
1987 56 56
1986 55 55
1985 48 48
1984 58 58
1983 56 56
1982 60 60
1981 51 51
1980 64 64
1979 69 69
1978 83 83
1977 56 56
1976 62 62
1975 46 46
1974 37 37
1973 48 48
1972 35 35
1971 15 15
1970 8 8
1969 7 7
1968 9 9
1967 8 8
1966 6 6
1965 8 8
1964 9 9
1961 5 5
1960 5 5
1958 5 5

Top States for Hasan (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
TX 27
21%
MI 15
12%
NY 15
12%
CA 14
11%
VA 13
10%
IL 11
9%
NJ 10
8%
OH 8
6%
GA 6
5%
FL 5
4%
WA 5
4%