Hanson
3 countries#2991 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hanson was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,839 births recorded 1883–2025 · currently #2991 · peaked in 2018 with 56 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Arizona
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
79 births recorded 2001–2021 · currently #2493 · peaked in 2015 with 8 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
79 births recorded 2001–2021 · peaked in 2015 with 8 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3 births recorded 2003–2003 · peaked in 2003 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Hanson’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3686 | — |
| 2007 | #3379 | ↑307 |
| 2008 | #3744 | ↓365 |
| 2009 | #4278 | ↓534 |
| 2010 | #3531 | ↑747 |
| 2011 | #2950 | ↑581 |
| 2012 | #2772 | ↑178 |
| 2013 | #3060 | ↓288 |
| 2014 | #2582 | ↑478 |
| 2015 | #2809 | ↓227 |
| 2016 | #3059 | ↓250 |
| 2017 | #2798 | ↑261 |
| 2018 | #2355 | ↑443 |
| 2019 | #2943 | ↓588 |
| 2020 | #3202 | ↓259 |
| 2021 | #3497 | ↓295 |
| 2022 | #3053 | ↑444 |
| 2023 | #2848 | ↑205 |
| 2024 | #2835 | ↑13 |
| 2025 | #2991 | ↓156 |
Frequently asked questions about Hanson
Is Hanson a popular name?
Yes — Hanson currently ranks #2991 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Hanson more common for boys or girls?
Hanson is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Hanson most popular?
Hanson peaked in 2018 in United States, with 56 recorded births that year.
Is Hanson rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Hanson’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #892 in 1883 to #2991 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Hanson?
At least 1,921 babies have been recorded with the name Hanson across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Hanson popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hanson appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Hanson?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Hanson include Emerick, Imani.
Similar names right now
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