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The name Hawthorne peaked for girls at #15015 in 2016. Hawthorne is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Hawthorne is a boy's name of English origin meaning "lives where hawthorn hedges grow".

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The great American novelist sets this above many other surnames (and <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/329/nature-baby-names">nature names</a>, for that matter), but it's still an imposing and adventurous choice.  Do nicknames Hawk or Thorne make it more approachable? How about Hank or Hal instead?


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The name Hawthorne peaked for boys at #3062 in 1956. Hawthorne is occasionally used for girls in 2016.

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