Haakon

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Haakon

Gender: Masculine
Language: Norwegian
Etymology:
Haakon is the modern form of a medieval name, Hakon, meaning “Useful” from “hag.”

History:
Haakon, was the name of several early kings of Norway.
Hakon was brought to England by Scandinavian invaders in Anglo-Saxon times, and managed to survive the Norman conquest briefly, dying out after the 12th century.
It remained in use in Scandinavia and was a royal name, the name of seven kings.

Pronunciation: haw-kun.

Alternates: Hacon, Hakon, Haco.

Famous Bearers:
Royalty:
Hakon Jarl (10th century)
The last pagan king of Norway.
Haakon I (915-961)
King of Norway.
Earl Haakon the Great (?-994)
King of Norway.
Haakon Magnusson (1069-1095)
King of Norway.
Haakon II Sigurdsson (1147-1162)
King of Norway. Called “the Broadshouldered.”
Haakon II Sverresson (?-1204)
King of Norway.
Haakon IV (1204-1263)
King of Norway. Called “the Elder.”
Haakon Haakonsson (1232-1257)
King of Norway. Called “the Younger.”
Haakon V (1270-1319)
King of Norway. Called “Longlegs.”
Haakon VI (1338-1380)
King of Norway and Sweden.
(Charles) Haakon VII (1872-1957)
King of Norway.
Haakon (1973-)
Crown prince of Norway.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Haakon, Hacon, Hakon, etc.

Popularity of Haakon:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A