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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Surname for someone who lived near a hawthorn hedge or tree
- Origin
- English (habitational surname)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- HAW-thorn
Hawthorne began as an English surname, given to someone who lived near a hawthorn hedge or tree. It's a habitational name — tied to a place in the landscape rather than a virtue or story. SSA records for the name go back to 1916, so it's had a long, quiet presence in American naming data.
Meaning & Origin of Hawthorne
Meaning: Surname for someone who lived near a hawthorn hedge or tree.
Origin: English (habitational surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Hawthorne
HAW-thornIPA /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/
Popularity of Hawthorne
Hawthorne peaked at #3062 in 1956, when 8 babies received the name, and in 2024 it ranked #4103 with 26 babies — still rare, but with more use now than at its mid-century high point.
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FAQ
What does the name Hawthorne mean?
Surname for someone who lived near a hawthorn hedge or tree. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Hawthorne?
Hawthorne is pronounced HAW-thorn (IPA: /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/).
Is Hawthorne a popular name right now?
Hawthorne peaked at #3062 in 1956 and is ranked #4103 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1916–2024.)
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