Hawthorne is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of English origin, derived from the surname Hawthorn. This name has been historically associated with individuals who lived near hawthorn trees or had some connection to them, as the surname itself is derived from Middle English 'haw' meaning 'hawthorn', and 'torn' meaning 'thorn bush'.
The name Hawthorne has seen varied popularity over the years, with a significant surge in recent times. While there were no recorded births with this name from 1922 to 2012, it started gaining traction again from 2012 onwards, reaching an all-time high of 36 births in 2016 and maintaining notable popularity thereafter.