Boy nameCurrently #425 in the USSteady
Hank
//ˈhæŋk//
1 syllablePeak year: 20244 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Hank'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.
Hank's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Hank |
|---|---|
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1924 | 20 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1927 | 21 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 17 |
| 1932 | 16 |
| 1933 | 17 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 21 |
| 1936 | 25 |
| 1937 | 22 |
| 1938 | 18 |
| 1939 | 28 |
| 1940 | 26 |
| 1941 | 22 |
| 1942 | 32 |
| 1943 | 39 |
| 1944 | 30 |
| 1945 | 40 |
| 1946 | 61 |
| 1947 | 76 |
| 1948 | 70 |
| 1949 | 66 |
| 1950 | 84 |
| 1951 | 103 |
| 1952 | 104 |
| 1953 | 155 |
| 1954 | 174 |
| 1955 | 121 |
| 1956 | 167 |
| 1957 | 156 |
| 1958 | 147 |
| 1959 | 159 |
| 1960 | 155 |
| 1961 | 154 |
| 1962 | 148 |
| 1963 | 177 |
| 1964 | 186 |
| 1965 | 187 |
| 1966 | 158 |
| 1967 | 147 |
| 1968 | 133 |
| 1969 | 117 |
| 1970 | 154 |
| 1971 | 111 |
| 1972 | 108 |
| 1973 | 104 |
| 1974 | 117 |
| 1975 | 97 |
| 1976 | 76 |
| 1977 | 83 |
| 1978 | 63 |
| 1979 | 70 |
| 1980 | 93 |
| 1981 | 101 |
| 1982 | 84 |
| 1983 | 111 |
| 1984 | 97 |
| 1985 | 87 |
| 1986 | 94 |
| 1987 | 109 |
| 1988 | 99 |
| 1989 | 100 |
| 1990 | 95 |
| 1991 | 95 |
| 1992 | 115 |
| 1993 | 88 |
| 1994 | 67 |
| 1995 | 86 |
| 1996 | 74 |
| 1997 | 84 |
| 1998 | 89 |
| 1999 | 56 |
| 2000 | 82 |
| 2001 | 79 |
| 2002 | 74 |
| 2003 | 89 |
| 2004 | 134 |
| 2005 | 141 |
| 2006 | 135 |
| 2007 | 158 |
| 2008 | 181 |
| 2009 | 170 |
| 2010 | 266 |
| 2011 | 336 |
| 2012 | 346 |
| 2013 | 390 |
| 2014 | 448 |
| 2015 | 533 |
| 2016 | 633 |
| 2017 | 680 |
| 2018 | 647 |
| 2019 | 653 |
| 2020 | 616 |
| 2021 | 716 |
| 2022 | 700 |
| 2023 | 699 |
| 2024 | 739 |
Hank through the decades
- Hank peaked in 2024, when 739 babies were named Hank in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Hank has risen 157% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Hank currently ranks #425 in the US and is holding steady.