Haasan
A name of Arabic origin meaning "handsome, beautiful, goodness".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Haasan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Haasan today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Haasan births was 1990 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Haasan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Haasan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1990
5 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1990 SSA rank
#8,595
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Haasan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Haasan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Haasan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Haasan
The name Haasan has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to the 7th century. It is a variant spelling of the more common name Hassan, which is derived from the Arabic root word "hasuna," meaning "handsome" or "good-looking." The name gained popularity after the birth of Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Hasan ibn Ali, in the year 625 AD.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Haasan can be found in the Islamic holy book, the Quran, where it is mentioned as the name of one of the sons of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham). This association with a revered figure in Islamic tradition has contributed to the name's widespread usage among Muslims across the Middle East and beyond.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Haasan. One of the most prominent was Haasan al-Basri (642-728 AD), a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in Basra, Iraq. His teachings and writings had a significant impact on the development of Islamic jurisprudence and philosophy.
Another noteworthy figure was Haasan ibn al-Haytham (965-1040 AD), also known as Alhazen, an Arab mathematician, astronomer, and physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to the fields of optics and visual perception. His work, "Book of Optics," is considered a seminal text in the history of science.
In the realm of literature, Haasan Ibn Thabit (563-674 AD) was an Arab poet and satirist who lived during the time of Prophet Muhammad. He is known for his eloquent defense of Islam and his poetic support for the Prophet and his companions.
The name Haasan also has a rich cultural heritage in the Indian subcontinent, where it has been adopted by both Muslims and Hindus. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Haasan Suhrawardy (1892-1963), a renowned Bengali statesman and lawyer who served as the Prime Minister of undivided Pakistan from 1956 to 1957.
Another notable figure was Haasan Ali Khan (1720-1798), a Nawab (ruler) of the Carnatic region in southern India. He was known for his military prowess and his patronage of art and culture, particularly the construction of grand palaces and monuments.
People
Haasan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Haasan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Haasan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Haasan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Haasan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Haasan a common name?
We classify Haasan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Haasan most popular?
The single biggest year for Haasan was 1990, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Haasan is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Haasan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Haasan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Haasan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Haasan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Haasan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Haasan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Haasan as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.