Hakan
Every Hakan since 1973 — 376 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hakan
Hakan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,860 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 376 American babies have been named Hakan. Its peak came in 2017, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hakan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hakan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,860 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,745 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,053 |
| 2022 | 15 | #5,967 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,404 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,192 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,435 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,844 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,171 |
| 2016 | 10 | #7,794 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,686 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,787 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,208 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,764 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,738 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,377 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,555 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,795 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,104 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,470 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,698 |
| 2003 | 10 | #6,901 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,783 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,119 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,461 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,170 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,926 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,797 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,785 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Hakan
- Hakan Şükür Soccer player · b. 1971
- Hakan Yakin Soccer player · b. 1977
- Hakan Ünsal Soccer player · b. 1973
- Hakan Balta Soccer player · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hakan in 2025?
Hakan ranked #7,860 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hakan?
376 babies have been named Hakan in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hakan most popular?
Hakan peaked in 2017, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Hakan a boy or girl name?
Hakan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hakan rising or falling?
Hakan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hakan?
Well-known people named Hakan include Hakan Şükür (soccer player), Hakan Yakin (soccer player), Hakan Ünsal (soccer player).