Holding steady, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Hakan since 1973
Babies named Hakan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 101 |
| 2010s | 106 |
| 2020s | 73 |
Meaning & origin
Hakan entered the U.S. name data in 1973 and has remained in consistent but modest use since. In 2025, it ranked 7679th, with approximately 1 in 170808 boys receiving the name. The name's highest rank came in 2017, reflecting periodic interest from Turkish-American families and others drawn to its strong meaning. Although it does not appear among the top states in U.S. data, its usage is likely concentrated in areas with larger Turkish communities. Hakan's trajectory is stable, neither surging nor declining sharply, suggesting steady appeal as a culturally significant choice. The name's etymology links directly to the title khan, a historic term for monarchs across Central Asia, giving the name a sense of gravitas and tradition.
Hakan is a Turkish name derived from the title 'khan', meaning ruler or sovereign, historically used by Turkic and Mongol leaders. The name spread through Ottoman influence and remains popular in Turkey and among Turkish diaspora communities. It carries connotations of leadership and authority.
“Hakan” around the world
Where Hakan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Kağan, Kagan
Sibling names for Hakan
Names that share Hakan's style, for a brother or sister.
