Total births
887
Boys' name · since 1917
Hansen
Hansen has 887 recorded births since 1917 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2016 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3350
- among boys today
- 887
- born since 1917
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Hansen currently ranks #3350 among boys' names in America, with 887 babies recorded since 1917.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hansen has been recorded 887 times among boys since 1917, currently ranked #3350 nationally and more common than 77% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 2025.
- #3350 among boys today
- 887 born since 1917
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Hansen is currently the #3350 boys' name in America, more common than 77% of boys - 887 born since 1917, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3350
- among boys today
- 887
- born since 1917
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Hansen vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3350
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 77% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Hansen was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
36 babies were named Hansen in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Hansen compares
887 Top 33% higher than 67% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Hansen's all-time total is 142% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hansen | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 887 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 23 | 22,252 |
Hansen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hansen's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 36, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hansen at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#3,350
Active since
1917
Hansen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Hansen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Hansen's strongest decade.
219 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Hansen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1950s 7
1950s
7 births
- 1960s 8
1960s
8 births
- 1970s 24
1970s
24 births
- 1980s
1980s
99 births
- 1990s
1990s
148 births
- 2000s
2000s
193 births
- 2010s
2010s
219 births
- 2020s
2020s
183 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 219 births (25% of all-time use).
How Hansen compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Hansen's total volume
Hansen vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Hansen by state
Where Hansen concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 64 | 7.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 15 | 1.7% |
California share of Hansen's total US births 7.2%
Even split
64 of 887 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hansen? ▼
887 babies have been named Hansen since 1917. It currently ranks #3350 among boys. The peak year was 2016 with 36 births.
When was Hansen most popular? ▼
Hansen was most popular in the 2010s decade with 219 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Hansen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hansen are California (64 births), Texas (15 births).
How long has the name Hansen been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Hansen since 1917 -- 109 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Hansen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hank, Hans, Hansel, Hanson, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hansen's data
- Hansen's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (219 total births) through the 2020s (183) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Hansens (64 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hansen
Nearby Names Like Hansen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hansen
Hank Boy
#425 16,984 births
Hans Boy
#1324 15,677 births
Hansel Boy
#1662 3,631 births
Hanson Boy
#2840 1,839 births
Hannibal Boy
#8332 784 births
Compare Hansen side by side: Hansen vs Hank Hansen vs Hans Hansen vs Hansel
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Hansen
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306 births · Peak 2024
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Jehu #3348
1,059 births · Peak 2024
Nicodemus #3352
1,120 births · Peak 2022
Hawkins #3347
918 births · Peak 2016
Franky #3353
3,074 births · Peak 2007
Armen #3346
2,139 births · Peak 2007
Rusty #3354
17,802 births · Peak 1961
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1917–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hansen: #3350 Boys' Name - 887 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hansen. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hansen draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.