Alhasan
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 102 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Alhasan, you're looking at a name that fewer than 102 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The clean, contemporary ending gives Alhasan a stately quality that carries weight in formal contexts while staying approachable.
In the most recent SSA release, Alhasan ranks #7244 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Al-Hasan is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'the handsome one' or 'the good one,' from the Arabic root husn meaning beauty and goodness. Al-Hasan ibn Ali was the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and the second Imam in Shia Islam, making this name of immense religious significance to Shia Muslims worldwide.
Al-Hasan is used with the definite article al- to honor this specific sacred figure, connecting a child directly to one of Islam's most revered names and the lineage of the Prophet through his daughter Fatima.
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In the American context, Alhasan is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2010–2024). Its Arabic roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Alhasan is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #7244), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Alhasan has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2010.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 36 | #8345 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 66 | #9679 | — |
The Story of Alhasan
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Alhasan is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Alhasan are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Alhasan?
Only about 1 in every 327,273 babies born in 2024 was named Alhasan — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2010, peaked in the 2010s with 66 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Alhasan by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 2010–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | #7244 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8332 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8195 |
| 2020 | 7 | #9608 |
| 2019 | 8 | #8926 |
| 2017 | 6 | #10839 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8174 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7513 |
| 2014 | 8 | #8816 |
| 2013 | 8 | #8824 |
| 2012 | 6 | #10840 |
| 2011 | 5 | #12360 |
| 2010 | 6 | #10823 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2010–2024