Boy · #3,436 in 2026

Hansen

Name: Popularity of the name Hansen in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Hansen, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,436

Peak Rank

#3,044 (2016)

Total Babies

920

5-Yr Trend

+24%

1917

First Year

2026

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#3044

Peak Rank

920

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hansen

The earliest SSA record of Hansen as a baby boy name dates back to 1917, when 6 babies received it. 2016 was its biggest year on record, with 36 newborns named Hansen — #3,161 in the national rankings. About 24% of every Hansen on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Hansen ranks #3,436 for baby boys with 34 births, rising sharply (+24% over the past five years). All told, over 920 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1910s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Hansen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Hansen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Hanson
Hanssen
Hansson
Handsome
Hansom
Henson
Hinson
Hensen
Hamson
Hynson
Hamsun
Hannan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hansen

What does the name Hansen mean?

Hansen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1917. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hansen in 2026?

In 2026, Hansen ranks #3,436 among boys' names in the U.S., with 34 babies given the name that year.

When was Hansen most popular?

Hansen reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #3,044 that year with 36 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Hansen most popular?

Hansen has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Hansen.

Is Hansen a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Hansen is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Hansen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hansen include Vonn, Dainel, Ritchey. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hansen

Hansen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 920 births in the dataset. Hansen's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #3,044. Use the chart and map above to compare Hansen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.