Hans Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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"
Pronunciation
/hɑːnz/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Hans is a short form of Johannes, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Johannes, Hans, Hannes
Historical Usage
Hans gained popularity in Germany and other German-speaking countries during the Middle Ages and has remained common ever since.
Variants & Derivatives
Johannes, Hannes, Hansel
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Hans is perceived as a traditional and classic name, often associated with German heritage.
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.