1,975births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2016Peak · British Columbia
#2991United States 2025
Hanson is a boy name family recorded 1,975 times in 5 countries since 1883. It ranks highest today in the United States (#2991 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 2016, at 15.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Hanson
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanson | English | 1,839 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2991 | 1883 | ▲ 10 % |
| Hanson | English | 66 | 🏴 England & Wales | #3657 | 2021 | ▼ 23 % |
| Hanson | English | 60 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2018 | – |
| Hanson | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2016 | – |
| Hanson | English | 5 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2003 | – |
Questions about Hanson
How popular is the name Hanson?
In 2025 it ranked #2991 in the United States. Official registers record 1,975 births across 5 countries.
When was Hanson most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 2016, at 15.4 births per 100,000.
Is Hanson a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Hanson is a boy name.