How Many People Are Named Haakon?

Complete statistics for the name Haakon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Haakon
Very Rare
Old Norse

Haakon, a very rare male name, is held by just 448 people in the US, making up 1 in 737,187 Americans. That's pretty unique! With most Haakons under 30, it's clear this is a name for the younger generation.

~448
Living in US
1 in 737,187
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
High-born ruler
🌐
Origin
Old Norse
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and resourcefulness.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,463
Worldwide Bearers
#149,022
Global Rank
🇳🇴 Norway
1,827
🇺🇸 United States
209
🇩🇰 Denmark
126
🇳🇱 Netherlands
46
🇩🇪 Germany
33
🇬🇧 England
31
🇸🇪 Sweden
30
🇹🇭 Thailand
29
🇵🇭 Philippines
19
🇨🇦 Canada
15

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
448 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
401
Would be under 30 (85%)
54
Would be 30–60 (11%)
16
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 471 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
90

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Haakon Through the Generations

Haakon has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2016 with 30 births. Today, the average age of someone named Haakon is 20, with 401 under 30, 54 between 30 and 60, and only 16 over 60. This shows it's a modern name, favored by younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 45

⭐ Famous People Named Haakon

Haakon, also spelled Håkon, Hakon, Håkan, or Háukon or Hákon, is an older spelling of the modern Norwegian form of the Old Norwegian masculine first name Hákon meaning "High Son" from há and konr. An old English form is Hacon as in Haconby, Hacon's Village. The name appears in Scottish Gaelic as Àcainn, as seen in the place-name Kyleakin, meaning 'Haakon's Narrows', being named after King Haakon IV of Norway.…

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✨ Similar Names to Haakon

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Haakon's Old Norse roots

📄 About the Name Haakon

How Many People Have the Name Haakon?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 448 people in the United States currently share the name Haakon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 737,187 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Haakon a Common or Rare Name?

Haakon is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Haakon Mean?

Haakon means "High-born ruler" and comes from Old Norse origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Haakon in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Haakon Most Popular?

The name Haakon reached peak popularity in 2016, with 30 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Haakon?

Approximately 448 people named Haakon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 471. That works out to roughly 1 in 737,187 Americans.

Is Haakon a rare name?

Haakon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 737,187 Americans has this name.

What does the name Haakon mean?

Haakon means "High-born ruler" and comes from Old Norse origins.

Is Haakon more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Haakon are male and 0% are female.

When was Haakon most popular?

Haakon peaked in 2016 with 30 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US448
All-Time Births471
1 in X1 in 737,187
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2016
World Rank#149,022
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.