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Hansen
Pronounced HAN-sən /ˈhæn.sən/High
Meaning: Son of Hans — Hans being the German-Scandinavian John, 'God is gracious'High
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Hansen is the Danish-Norwegian patronymic 'son of Hans' — Hans abbreviating Johannes, 'God is gracious' — and ranks among Denmark's and Norway's most common surnames. American immigration spread it across the Midwest, where it still signals Scandinavian roots.
As a first name it joins the surname current with the built-in nickname Hans. It is very rare — and one consonant from a 90s pop dynasty.
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What does the name Hansen mean?
Hansen is a Danish-Norwegian patronymic meaning 'son of Hans', Hans being the Nordic John.
How do you pronounce Hansen?
It's said HAN-sən /ˈhæn.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Hansen a boy or girl name?
Hansen is a boy's name.
How popular is Hansen?
Hansen is a very rare first name in the U.S.