Rising since 2015, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Hawthorn since 2012
Babies named Hawthorn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 71 |
Meaning & origin
Hawthorn is a modern botanical name that has seen modest but steady growth since entering U.S. baby name records in 2012. That year marked its first recorded appearance, and its popularity has been rising, particularly since 2015. Its peak year so far was 2021, though it remains uncommon, with a 2025 rank of 7,679 and a frequency of about 1 in 170,808 births. The name's appeal lies in its connection to the hardy, blossom-rich hawthorn tree, a staple of English hedgerows. As a nature-inspired choice, Hawthorn fits alongside other tree and plant names like Rowan and Briar, offering a distinctive alternative that is both grounded and lyrical.
Hawthorn is a recent botanical name taken directly from the common name of the hawthorn tree (Crataegus species). The word hawthorn comes from Old English 'haguþorn', from 'haga' (hedge) and 'þorn' (thorn), referring to its use as a hedging plant. As a given name, it follows the fashion for nature-inspired names and first appeared in U.S. records in 2012.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hawk, Thorn
Sibling names for Hawthorn
Names that share Hawthorn's style, for a brother or sister.
