Alhassan

A boy's name of Arabic origin with 258 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#5889 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

A surname from Arabic.

Alhassan is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a compound of Al- (the) and Hassan, meaning 'the handsome one' or 'the good.' Hassan was the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the most revered figures in Islamic history, making Alhassan a name of profound religious significance used widely across West Africa and the Arab world.

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Alhassan is built from 8 letters and three syllables — a longer structure that creates presence and allows for natural nickname formation. Within the Arabic naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.

The interplay of consonants and vowels in Alhassan creates its characteristic clean, contemporary quality. Multi-syllable names often carry remnants of compound constructions — two or more meaningful elements fused together — even when the original components are no longer transparent to modern speakers.

At a Glance

258

Total births

Since 1989

2014

Peak

21 births

1989

First recorded

36 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Alhassan climbed 1665 spots in the last 20 years — from #7554 to #5889.

First appeared: 1989Peak: 2014 (21 births)Current: #5889

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Alhassan
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	67	#6322	▼
2010s	111	#7162	▲
2000s	60	#8761	▲
1990s	13	#8042	▲
1980s	7	#6240	—

The Story of Alhassan

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2014, Alhassan is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Alhassan are most likely born between 2004 and 2024.

How rare is Alhassan?

Only about 1 in every 240,000 babies born in 2024 was named Alhassan — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1989, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 111 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.

Alhassan by the numbers

Would fill 5 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(25 years, 1989–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Alhassan
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	15	#5889	+2 (15.4%)
2023	13	#6539	+1 (8.3%)
2022	12	#6839	-2 (-14.3%)
2021	14	#6037	+1 (7.7%)
2020	13	#6308	+2 (18.2%)
2019	11	#7195	+1 (10.0%)
2018	10	#7641	-6 (-37.5%)
2017	16	#5532	0
2016	16	#5559	+11 (220.0%)
2015	5	#12164	-16 (-76.2%)
2014	21	#4544	+10 (90.9%)
2013	11	#7044	+2 (22.2%)
2012	9	#8182	-3 (-25.0%)
2011	12	#6594	+5 (71.4%)
2009	7	#9902	-2 (-22.2%)
2008	9	#8351	+3 (50.0%)
2007	6	#10983	-3 (-33.3%)
2004	9	#7554	+2 (28.6%)
2003	7	#8686	+1 (16.7%)
2002	6	#9436	-3 (-33.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alhassan a boy's or girl's name?

Alhassan is primarily a boy's name.

When was Alhassan most popular?

Alhassan reached its peak popularity in 2014 with 21 births that year. It is currently ranked #5889 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Alhassan?

Alhassan is currently ranked #5889 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 258 babies since 1989.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1989–2024