Hanson
- Pronunciation
- [Han-son]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Son Of Hans.Variants Include Hansen, Hanssen, And Hansson.
- Origin
- German
Hanson Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,798 baby boys have been named Hanson. The name peaked in 2018 with 56 US births that year (rank #2364). In 2024, ranked #2836 nationally — 472 places below its 2018 peak.
Top States for Hanson
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Hanson births are: California (238), Texas (41), New York (29).
Other German-Origin Names Like Hanson
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6-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Hanson's exact length and starting letter: Habiba, Hacket, Hadara, Haddad, Hadden.
Quick Facts About Hanson
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Compare Hanson to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Hanson against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).