UK boy's name
Hassen
An Arabic masculine name meaning "handsome" or "good-looking".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2004. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hassen is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hassen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2004 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3651, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1999 to 2004. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Hassen. 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 2005 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hassen ranked #3651 for boys in England and Wales in 2004, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 3 boys were registered as Hassen.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hassen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3651
2004
Births in 2004
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Hassen mean?
The name Hassen has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to ancient times in the Middle East and North Africa. It is derived from the Arabic root word "hasan," which means "good," "beautiful," or "handsome." This root word is also the source of the more common name Hassan, with a slightly different spelling.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Hassen can be found in Islamic texts and historical records from the 7th century AD. During this time, the Islamic faith was spreading rapidly across the Arabian Peninsula and beyond, and many boys were given names with positive connotations like Hassen.
Throughout the centuries, the name Hassen has been borne by various notable figures from the Arab and Muslim world. One such individual was Hassen ibn Thabit, an influential Arab poet from the 7th century who was known for his defense of the Prophet Muhammad through his poetry.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Hassen al-Basri, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian from the 8th century. He was born in Basra, modern-day Iraq, and was widely respected for his teachings on Sufism and spiritual guidance.
In the 12th century, Hassen al-Sabbah was a influential figure in the Ismaili branch of Shia Islam. He founded the Assassin sect and established a stronghold in the mountains of modern-day Iran, where his followers carried out assassinations of political and religious leaders.
Moving forward in time, Hassen Houmed was an Algerian revolutionary and politician who played a significant role in the Algerian War of Independence against French colonial rule in the 1950s and 1960s.
Additionally, Hassen Chehimi was a Tunisian diplomat and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Tunisia from 1975 to 1976, working to strengthen the country's economy and international relations.
While the name Hassen has its roots in the Arab and Islamic world, it has also been adopted by individuals of various cultural backgrounds over time, reflecting the global spread and influence of Arabic names.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hassen over time
The chart below shows babies named Hassen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2004. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hassen, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2004, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hassen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hassen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3438 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Hassen
- Harry 141,693
- Henry 65,177
- Harrison 45,958
- Harvey 35,648
- Harley 22,095
- Hugo 18,779
- Hayden 12,622
- Hunter 10,350
- Hudson 9,104
- Hamza 8,564
- Hassan 5,982
- Hasan 3,599
FAQ
Hassen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hassen in the UK right now?
In 2004, Hassen was ranked #3651 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hassen most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 3 babies registered as Hassen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hassen?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "handsome" or "good-looking".
How many people are called Hassen in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Hassen across the 3 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.