Declining since 2017.
Popularity of Haakon since 1912
Babies named Haakon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 16 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 69 |
| 2000s | 132 |
| 2010s | 175 |
| 2020s | 64 |
Meaning & origin
Haakon is a strong, traditional Norwegian name with royal roots. First recorded in the United States in 1912, it has never entered the mainstream, with its peak year in 2016 still representing fewer than 5 births per million. The name has been on a downward trajectory since 2017, making it an uncommon choice. Despite its rarity, Haakon carries the weight of Norwegian kings and the rugged simplicity of Old Norse etymology. It has not appeared in any state-level ranking data, indicating its use is highly dispersed. For parents seeking a name that hits the sweet spot of Nordic heritage without the popularity of Magnus or Thor, Haakon offers a distinctive alternative.
Haakon is the modern Norwegian form of the Old Norse name Hákon, derived from the elements hár 'high' and konr 'kin, son', thus meaning 'high son' or 'noble son'. The name was borne by several medieval kings of Norway, most notably Hákon the Good and Hákon IV, and remains common in Norway into the 21st century. The Danish and Swedish form is Håkon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Håken, Hake, Konny
Variants: Håkon, Hacon, Hakon, Hákon
Sibling names for Haakon
Names that share Haakon's style, for a brother or sister.
