Hakon
Meaninghigh son · Old Norse
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #12,008 in 2025
5 babies were named Hakon in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2021–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Hakon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hakon, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hakon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHakon first shows up in US birth records in 2021, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearHakon is at its all-time high right now: #12,008 in 2025.
- New on the sceneHakon wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2021.
- MeaningIn Old Norse, Hakon means “high son”.
About the name Hakon
Hakon is a boy name of Scandinavian origin meaning “high son”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-kon”. US birth records list Hakon for boys from 2021 to 2025, in 2 of those 5 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #12,008 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Scandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1.2 | 862,069 boys |
Other spellings of Hakon
More Scandinavian boy names
- Boy name: Jonathan · God has given
- Unisex name: Beckett · bee cottage
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- Unisex name: Jensen · son of Jens
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- Boy name: Ruben · behold, a son
- Unisex name: Odin · frenzy, inspiration
Questions about the name Hakon
What does the name Hakon mean?
Hakon means “high son” in Old Norse.
What is the origin of the name Hakon?
Hakon has Scandinavian roots in our records. Other Scandinavian names include Jonathan, Beckett, Oscar.
Is Hakon a boy or girl name?
Hakon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Hakon?
Hakon ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#12,008).