Rising since 2016, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Hassen since 1978
Babies named Hassen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 34 |
Meaning & origin
Hassen barely registers on the national radar, but it has carved out a steady niche. First recorded in 1978, it reached its peak popularity in 2003 and has been on a gradual climb since 2016. While it didn't appear as a top name in any state in the latest data, its rarity gives it a distinctive appeal. Parents drawn to Arabic names with strong cultural roots may find Hassen an understated alternative to the more common Hassan.
Hassen is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Hasan, derived from the root ḥ-s-n meaning 'beauty' or 'goodness.' Historically, it gained prominence through Hasan ibn Ali, a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, and has been widely used across the Muslim world. In the United States, it has been recorded since 1978, with a peak in popularity in 2003.
“Hassen” around the world
Where Hassen lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hass, Senny
Sibling names for Hassen
Names that share Hassen's style, for a brother or sister.
