Total births
1,839
Boys' name · since 1883
Hanson
Hanson has 1,839 recorded births since 1883 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2018 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2840
- among boys today
- 1,839
- born since 1883
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
1,839 babies have been named Hanson since 1883, making it today's #2840 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Hanson recorded 1,839 times among boys since 1883, holding rank #2840 nationally today, ahead of 80% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1883 to 2025.
- #2840 among boys today
- 1,839 born since 1883
- 2010s peak decade
- 80% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Hanson is currently the #2840 boys' name in America, more common than 80% of boys - 1,839 born since 1883, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2840
- among boys today
- 1,839
- born since 1883
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
Hanson vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2840
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 80% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Hanson was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
56 babies were named Hanson in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Hanson compares
1,839 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
Hanson's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hanson | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,839 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 56 | 23 | 22,252 |
Hanson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Hanson's full recorded timeline at 1967, 74% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 26% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1883, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2018 peak of 56 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Hanson at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#2,840
Active since
1883
Hanson popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1883–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 56
- Annual births at peak, across 143 years of records
Hanson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Hanson's strongest decade.
415 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Hanson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 21
1900s
21 births
- 1910s 64
1910s
64 births
- 1920s 97
1920s
97 births
- 1930s 75
1930s
75 births
- 1940s 90
1940s
90 births
- 1950s 80
1950s
80 births
- 1960s 60
1960s
60 births
- 1970s 65
1970s
65 births
- 1980s 126
1980s
126 births
- 1990s
1990s
192 births
- 2000s
2000s
307 births
- 2010s
2010s
415 births
- 2020s
2020s
237 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 415 births (23% of all-time use).
How Hanson 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 Hanson's total volume
Hanson vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Hanson by state
Where Hanson concentrates geographically, total births since 1883
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 252 | 13.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 46 | 2.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 29 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Florida | | 11 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #6 | Washington | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Hanson's total US births 13.7%
Even split
252 of 1,839 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hanson? ▼
Since 1883, Social Security records show 1,839 babies named Hanson. Today it holds rank #2840 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2018, with 56 births.
When was Hanson most popular? ▼
Hanson was most popular in the 2010s decade with 415 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Hanson most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hanson are California (252 births), Texas (46 births), New York (29 births).
How long has the name Hanson been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Hanson since 1883 -- 143 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Hanson? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hank, Hans, Hansel, Hansen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hanson's data
- Hanson's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (415 total births) through the 2020s (237) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Hansons (252 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 Hanson
Nearby Names Like Hanson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hanson
Hank Boy
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Hans Boy
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Hansel Boy
#1662 3,631 births
Hansen Boy
#3350 887 births
Hannibal Boy
#8332 784 births
Compare Hanson side by side: Hanson vs Hank Hanson vs Hans Hanson vs Hansel
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Hanson
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2,958 births · Peak 2024
Theron #2837
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Davy #2843
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Dempsey #2836
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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, 1883–2025 (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. "Hanson: #2840 Boys' Name - 1,839 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hanson. 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 Hanson 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.