UK boy's name
Alhassan
A masculine Arabic name meaning "the good" or "the handsome one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Alhassan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Alhassan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 6 births.
This profile covers 40 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2007 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 40 living people in the UK are called Alhassan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Alhassan ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 6 boys were registered as Alhassan.
- • About 40 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alhassan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2016
6 births
Estimated living
40
2026
Meaning
What does Alhassan mean?
The name Alhassan is of Arabic origin and is derived from the root word "Hasan," which means "good" or "beautiful." It is a masculine name that has been popular in the Arab world for centuries.
Alhassan is a variant of the name Hassan, which is a common name among Muslims. In the Islamic tradition, Hassan was the name of the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and the son of Ali ibn Abi Talib and Fatimah, the daughter of the Prophet. The name Alhassan is often given in honor of this revered figure in Islamic history.
The earliest recorded use of the name Alhassan can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the early years of the Islamic civilization. It was commonly used by Arab families and spread to other regions as Islam expanded.
One of the earliest and most notable figures to bear the name Alhassan was Al-Hassan ibn al-Haytham, a renowned Arab mathematician, astronomer, and physicist who lived in the 10th and 11th centuries. He is considered one of the pioneers of modern optics and is widely regarded as the "Father of the Modern Scientific Method."
Another famous Alhassan was Al-Hassan ibn Ali ibn Abi Talib, also known as Hassan al-Muthanna, who was a prominent Muslim leader and military commander in the 7th century. He played a crucial role in the early Islamic conquests and the expansion of the Umayyad Caliphate.
In the realm of literature, Alhassan al-Basri was a renowned Arab scholar and theologian who lived in the 7th and 8th centuries. He was a prominent figure in the development of Islamic theology and is considered one of the most influential scholars of the early Islamic era.
During the Middle Ages, Alhassan al-Rammah was a notable Arab engineer and inventor who lived in the 13th century. He is credited with developing several innovative military inventions, including the first known gunpowder formulas and early forms of cannon and rockets.
In more recent times, Alhassan Ousmane Sembène was a renowned Senegalese film director, producer, and writer who is often referred to as the "Father of African Cinema." He was a pioneering figure in the development of African cinema and is celebrated for his thought-provoking films that explored social issues and cultural identities.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Alhassan over time
The chart below shows babies named Alhassan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Alhassan, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alhassan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alhassan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4556 | 10 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3800 | 22 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3811 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Alhassan
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Alhassan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Alhassan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Alhassan was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Alhassan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 6 babies registered as Alhassan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Alhassan?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "the good" or "the handsome one".
How many people are called Alhassan in the UK?
A total of 40 babies have been registered as Alhassan across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.