Boy · 477th of 23,106
Hank
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
16,204
Total Births
145
Years of Data
2024
Peak Popularity Year
739
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Hank stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
Hank is a Germanic name meaning gracious. It evolved from Hankin to Hank, with connections to Hans and Johannes. The name carries traits of friendliness and strength and has no biblical relevance. It gained prominence in the 19th century and remains popular today.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/hæŋk/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
Hank is derived from the Germanic name 'Hankin', which is a diminutive form of 'Hans', itself a variant of 'Johannes', meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'.
Meaning
gracious
Language Evolution
Hankin, Hank, Hans, Johannes
Historical Usage
Hank gained popularity in the United States in the 19th century and has remained a familiar name ever since.
Variants & Derivatives
Henry, Hans, Hankie
Modern Popularity & Image
Hank is often associated with a down-to-earth, friendly persona. It is viewed as a strong, traditional name.
Famous People
Hank Aaron, Hank Williams, Hank Azaria
Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Moderately Popular name with 739 peak births in 2024
Geographic Spread
Popular across 43 US states, with strongest presence in Idaho
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Full popularity table across American generations 7 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2655th of 7545 | 154 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1493rd of 6773 | 393 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 659th of 7552 | 2,463 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 767th of 10718 | 1,818 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1057th of 16616 | 1,502 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1102nd of 24088 | 2,420 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 477th of 23106 | 7,454 |