Hattan
An Arabic masculine name meaning "bright" or "shining".
Name Census estimates that about 75 living Americans carry the first name Hattan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hattan today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hattan births was 2016 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hattan. 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 Hattan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
75
~ 1 in 4,570,058 Americans
Peak year
2016
12 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,234
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Hattan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hattan from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 48 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Hattan remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hattan 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 Hattan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hattan
The name Hattan has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic root word "hatana," which means "to fortify" or "to strengthen." This linguistic connection suggests that the name was initially associated with notions of resilience, fortitude, and unwavering strength.
In its earliest forms, the name Hattan was prevalent among the nomadic tribes of the Arabian Peninsula, particularly in the regions now known as Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries. It was a popular choice for newborn sons, as parents sought to bestow upon them the virtues of steadfastness and perseverance.
While there are no definitive records of the name's appearance in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars believe that the name may have been mentioned in pre-Islamic Arabic poetry, which celebrated the bravery and valor of warriors and tribesmen.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Hattan was a prominent Arab poet and philosopher who lived in the 8th century CE. Known as Hattan bin Al-Mundhir, he was renowned for his eloquent verse and his contributions to the literary tradition of the Abbasid Caliphate.
Another notable figure in history was Hattan bin Abdullah, a military commander who served under the Umayyad Caliphate in the late 7th century CE. He played a pivotal role in the Muslim conquests of the Iberian Peninsula, leading the forces that established the first Muslim settlements in what is now Spain and Portugal.
In the 12th century, Hattan bin Yahya al-Azdi gained recognition as a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist. He was a prominent figure in the field of Islamic jurisprudence and made significant contributions to the interpretation and application of Sharia law.
During the Ottoman Empire's reign, Hattan Pasha was a distinguished military commander and statesman who served as the governor of several provinces in the 16th century. He was known for his strategic acumen and his loyalty to the Ottoman Sultan.
In more recent times, Hattan Bashir was a prominent Palestinian educator and activist who dedicated his life to promoting education and empowering the Palestinian community. He founded several schools and educational institutions in the West Bank and Gaza Strip during the 20th century.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Hattan, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and historical narratives.
People
Hattan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hattan 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
Hattan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hattan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 75 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hattan 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 4,570,058 US residents.
Is Hattan a common name?
We classify Hattan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 76 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hattan most popular?
The single biggest year for Hattan was 2016, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hattan is about 8 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 Hattan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hattan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hattan 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 Hattan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hattan 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 Hattan 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 are called Hattan?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.