Hans Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Hans is a Germanic name derived from Johannes, which means 'Yahweh is gracious'. It evolved from Johannes to Hans and has variants like Hannes. The name is characterized by its traditional charm and is commonly associated with German culture. It does not have a direct biblical relevance, but its roots are connected to biblical names. Hans has been popular since the Middle Ages and continues to be a well-regarded name today.

The name Hans is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Hans has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Hans' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 676th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 744th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 640th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 536th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 738th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1294th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1428th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Hans' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Hans"

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Pronunciation

/hɑːnz/

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Origin

Germanic

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Etymology

The name Hans is a short form of Johannes, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'.

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Meaning

God is gracious

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Language Evolution

Johannes, Hans, Hannes

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Historical Usage

Hans gained popularity in Germany and other German-speaking countries during the Middle Ages and has remained common ever since.

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Variants & Derivatives

Johannes, Hannes, Hansel

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Hans is perceived as a traditional and classic name, often associated with German heritage.

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Famous People

Hans Christian Andersen, Hans Zimmer, Hans Albrecht Bethe

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Hans"

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 of "Hans"

"Hans" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 676th of 7545 1,404
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 744th of 6773 1,290
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 640th of 7552 2,579
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 536th of 10718 3,627
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 738th of 16616 2,749
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 1294th of 24088 1,887
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 1428th of 23106 1,518
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 19264th of 19264 5

Regional Popularity of "Hans" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
100.00%
465th/465
100.00%
552nd/552
100.00%
1927th/1927
100.00%
620th/620
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
100.00%
551st/551
100.00%
440th/440
100.00%
1825th/1825
100.00%
585th/585
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
100.00%
541st/541
100.00%
518th/518
100.00%
1051st/1051
100.00%
497th/497
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
459th/459
100.00%
455th/455
100.00%
819th/819
100.00%
454th/454
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
100.00%
631st/631
100.00%
737th/737
100.00%
1102nd/1102
100.00%
644th/644
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
1111th/1111
100.00%
1476th/1476
100.00%
1693rd/1693
100.00%
1156th/1156
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
1150th/1150
100.00%
1537th/1537
100.00%
1911th/1911
100.00%
1177th/1177

Regional Popularity of "Hans" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Hans"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Hans" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.