Girl nameCurrently #9,778 in the USRising
Hanako
3 syllablesPeak year: 19246 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Hanako's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Hanako's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Hanako |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 13 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1917 | 13 |
| 1918 | 17 |
| 1919 | 14 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1921 | 19 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1923 | 18 |
| 1924 | 19 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 10 |
| 1927 | 12 |
| 1928 | 13 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2024 | 10 |
Hanako through the decades
- Hanako peaked in 1924, when 19 babies were named Hanako in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2006–2024), use of Hanako has fallen 8% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Hanako currently ranks #9,778 in the US and is on the rise.