Will my child share the name Hakan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Hakan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hakan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Hakan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Hakan has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 2005 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1040 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Hakan a good choice for a distinctive name?

Hakan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Hakan a popular baby name in the United States?

Hakan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4271

Hakan

Hakan is a distinctive choice, ranked #4271 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Hakan in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#4271

About the Name Hakan

Hakan has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2005 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #1040 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Hakan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.