Hasan is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #337 in 2013 with 123 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2002 with 177 births ranking #193. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 2,712 boys born was named Hasan. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Hasan is a classic Arabic name meaning "handsome", "good", or "beautiful". It is one of the warmest and most enduring names in Muslim naming traditions.
The name is especially important in Islamic history through Hasan ibn Ali. Its continuing popularity reflects both that heritage and its clear, graceful meaning.