Rising since 2018, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Alassane since 1999
Babies named Alassane per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Alassane is a West African variant of the Arabic name Hassan, carrying the meaning of 'handsome' or 'good.' It entered U.S. records in 1999 and has remained uncommon, ranking 9,714 in 2025 with about 1 in 244,011 newborns receiving the name. Its peak popularity occurred in 2008, and since 2018 it has been on a gradual upward trajectory, though it remains a distinctive choice. The name is most familiar through the Ivorian president Alassane Ouattara and the Malian footballer Alassane Pléa, giving it a presence in both political and athletic spheres.
Alassane is a variant of the name Hassan, which derives from the Arabic root ḥ-s-n meaning 'beauty, goodness, excellence'. It is widely used across West Africa, particularly in Mali and Senegal, where it is borne by the Mandinka and Fula peoples. The name gained visibility in the West through figures such as the Malian footballer Alassane Ouattara (though the Ivorian president is also named Alassane).
“Alassane” around the world
Where Alassane lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
60
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al
Sibling names for Alassane
Names that share Alassane's style, for a brother or sister.
