Alhassane
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 86 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Alhassane peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 13 babies received this name in a single year (2024). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Alhassane remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Alhassane ranks #6456 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Alhassane is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a West African form of Al-Hasan, meaning 'the handsome one' or 'the good.' Al-Hasan ibn Ali, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is one of the most revered figures in Islam.
Alhassane is widely used in Guinea and across Francophone West Africa, where Arabic names are adapted with French phonetics. It carries both deep Islamic reverence and rich West African cultural identity.
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Phonetically, Alhassane belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, approachable ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.
Within the Arabic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Arabic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Alhassane’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Alhassane has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2002.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 36 | #10307 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 32 | #10618 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 18 | #10704 | — |
The Story of Alhassane
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Alhassane is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Alhassane are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Alhassane?
Only about 1 in every 276,923 babies born in 2024 was named Alhassane — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2002, peaked in the 2020s with 36 births that decade.
Alhassane by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 2002–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | #6456 |
| 2023 | 6 | #10873 |
| 2022 | 7 | #9870 |
| 2021 | 5 | #12222 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12113 |
| 2019 | 6 | #10863 |
| 2018 | 5 | #12242 |
| 2017 | 5 | #12336 |
| 2016 | 8 | #8857 |
| 2011 | 8 | #8794 |
| 2008 | 5 | #12622 |
| 2006 | 8 | #8757 |
| 2002 | 5 | #10732 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2002–2024