Hawthorne
Meaninghawthorn tree · English
- US rank
- #4,249
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,964 in 1943
24 babies were named Hawthorne in the US in 2025. It has climbed 606 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 70,922 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hawthorne, 24 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hawthorne would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHawthorne first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1943, when it reached #2,964.
- TrendHawthorne has climbed 606 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,249. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Hawthorne means “hawthorn tree”.
About the name Hawthorne
Hawthorne is a boy name of English origin meaning “hawthorn tree”. It has 9 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-rne”. US birth records list Hawthorne for boys from 1916 to 2025, in 31 of those 110 years. Its best year was 1943, when it ranked #2,964 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,249, with 24 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.7 | 213,904 boys |
| 1920s | 1.6 | 636,943 boys |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,222,222 boys |
| 1940s | 0.9 | 1,086,957 boys |
| 1950s | 0.7 | 1,492,537 boys |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 boys |
| 2000s | 1.4 | 704,225 boys |
| 2010s | 10 | 99,206 boys |
| 2020s | 13 | 75,094 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Hawthorne
What does the name Hawthorne mean?
Hawthorne means “hawthorn tree” in English.
What is the origin of the name Hawthorne?
Hawthorne has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Hawthorne a boy or girl name?
Hawthorne is a boy name.
How popular is the name Hawthorne?
Hawthorne ranked #4,249 for US boys in 2025, given to 24 babies. Its best year was 1943 (#2,964).