An uncommon Scandinavian pick — distinctive and rare.
A surname originating as a patronymic.
Hanson is a boy's baby name of Scandinavian origin, originally a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Hans' — Hans being the Scandinavian and German form of John. It crossed over into use as a given name in the late 20th century.
The pop band Hanson, famous for the 1997 hit MMMBop, brought the name widespread recognition, giving it a nostalgic warmth for parents who grew up in the 90s.
Hanson climbed 730 spots in the last 20 years — from #3566 to #2836.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 196 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 415 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 307 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 192 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 126 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 65 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 60 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 80 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 90 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 75 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 97 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 64 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 21 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 5 | — |
| 1880s | 5 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45 | #2836 |
| 2023 | 44 | #2856 |
| 2022 | 40 | #3072 |
| 2021 | 32 | #3527 |
| 2020 | 35 | #3229 |
| 2019 | 41 | #2959 |
| 2018 | 56 | #2364 |
| 2017 | 43 | #2813 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3081 |
| 2015 | 42 | #2823 |
| 2014 | 47 | #2595 |
| 2013 | 36 | #3081 |
| 2012 | 43 | #2791 |
| 2011 | 39 | #2964 |
| 2010 | 30 | #3566 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4335 |
| 2008 | 28 | #3766 |
| 2007 | 32 | #3400 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3714 |
| 2005 | 28 | #3481 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1883–2024) · Methodology