UK boy's name
Assan
A Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning "good-natured" or "kind-hearted".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Assan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Assan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4632, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 4 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2003 to 2014. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Assan. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Assan ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 4 boys were registered as Assan.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Assan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4632
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
4 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Meaning
What does Assan mean?
The name Assan is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to the Middle East and North Africa. The name is a variation of the Arabic name Hassan, which means "beautiful" or "good."
In the Islamic tradition, Hassan was the name of one of the grandsons of the Prophet Muhammad, revered for his piety and wisdom. This association lends the name a significant historical and religious significance within the Islamic faith.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Assan can be found in ancient Arabic manuscripts and historical records from the 7th century CE. During this period, the name gained prominence as it was borne by several influential scholars, poets, and leaders within the Islamic world.
One of the most notable figures in history with the name Assan was Assan ibn Thabit (699-728 CE), a renowned Arabic poet and companion of the Prophet Muhammad. His literary works were widely celebrated and continue to be studied to this day.
Another prominent individual was Assan al-Basri (642-728 CE), a revered Islamic scholar and theologian who played a significant role in the development of early Islamic thought and jurisprudence.
In the 12th century, Assan al-Ayyubi (1148-1193 CE) was a prominent military commander and governor who served under the legendary Saladin during the Crusades.
During the golden age of Islamic civilization, Assan ibn Musa (836-901 CE) was a celebrated mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of algebra and trigonometry.
In more recent times, Assan Fathi (1928-2010) was a renowned Egyptian actor and film director, known for his influential roles in the Egyptian cinema industry.
While the name Assan has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic tradition, it has transcended cultural boundaries and is now used in various parts of the world, often with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Assan over time
The chart below shows babies named Assan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Assan, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Assan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Assan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4632 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3203 | 12 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Assan
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- 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
Assan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Assan in the UK right now?
In 2014, Assan was ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Assan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 4 babies registered as Assan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Assan?
A Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning "good-natured" or "kind-hearted".
How many people are called Assan in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Assan across the 4 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.