Haaken is a masculine given name of Norse origin, derived from the Old Norse 'Hákon'. It is composed of two elements: 'hár' meaning 'high', and 'kenn' meaning 'helmet'. Thus, Haaken translates to 'having a high helmet', which was likely associated with the ancient Norse belief in the importance of protection and strength. This name has been used traditionally in Norway but is less commonly found in other parts of the world.
The name Haaken appears to have a fluctuating popularity over time, with peaks occurring every few years. The most popular years were 2009 and 2017, each having 8 and 7 births respectively. Overall, there have been 41 births named Haaken since 2006.