Hassan is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #194 in 2006 with 226 recorded births. This places Hassan in the top 4% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 263 births ranking #148. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 22.2%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 1,417 boys born was named Hassan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Hassan is a classic Arabic name meaning "handsome", "good", or "beautiful". It has the same respected heritage as Hasan, with a spelling that is especially familiar in many English-language contexts.
The name is deeply rooted in Islamic history and is widely used across Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities. Its appeal comes from both its graceful meaning and its enduring tradition.