Hawthorne

At a Glance: Name: Hawthorne – 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

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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

Phonetic: HAW-thorn   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1916–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Hawthorne mean?

Surname for someone who lived near a hawthorn hedge or tree. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hawthorne)

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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