Boy · #4,230 in 2026

Hawthorne

Current Rank
#4,230
Peak Rank
#2,964 (2016)
Total Babies
452
5-Yr Trend
-8%
2016
First Year
2016
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#14326
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Hawthorne

The earliest SSA record of Hawthorne as a baby boy name dates back to 1916, when 6 babies received it. 2016 was its biggest year on record, with 36 newborns named Hawthorne — #3,161 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 42% of all recorded Hawthornes. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #4,230 among baby boy names with 25 births, gradually falling (-8%). In total, more than 452 Hawthornes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Hawthorne

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

  • Hawthorn
  • Hathorn
  • Hawthorns
  • Hathorne
  • Horn
  • Heathen
  • Horne
  • Cawthorne
  • Harn
  • Hotham
  • Hattori
  • Hollern

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hawthorne

What does the name Hawthorne mean?
Hawthorne is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Hawthorne in 2026?
In 2026, Hawthorne ranks #4,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 25 babies given the name that year.
When was Hawthorne most popular?
Hawthorne reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #2,964 that year with 36 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Hawthorne most popular?
Hawthorne has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Hawthorne.
Is Hawthorne a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Hawthorne is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Hawthorne?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hawthorne include Delta, Langford, Corbitt. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Hawthorne

Hawthorne is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 452 births in the dataset. Hawthorne's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #2,964. Use the chart and map above to compare Hawthorne'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.