Boy nameCurrently #1,324 in the USSteady
Hans
//ˈhɑns//
1 syllablePeak year: 19704 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Hans'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.
Hans's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Hans |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 21 |
| 1881 | 23 |
| 1882 | 27 |
| 1883 | 28 |
| 1884 | 26 |
| 1885 | 33 |
| 1886 | 20 |
| 1887 | 23 |
| 1888 | 27 |
| 1889 | 25 |
| 1890 | 17 |
| 1891 | 25 |
| 1892 | 28 |
| 1893 | 14 |
| 1894 | 19 |
| 1895 | 22 |
| 1896 | 16 |
| 1897 | 21 |
| 1898 | 27 |
| 1899 | 17 |
| 1900 | 18 |
| 1901 | 14 |
| 1902 | 17 |
| 1903 | 16 |
| 1904 | 17 |
| 1905 | 17 |
| 1906 | 16 |
| 1907 | 14 |
| 1908 | 16 |
| 1909 | 29 |
| 1910 | 27 |
| 1911 | 26 |
| 1912 | 56 |
| 1913 | 72 |
| 1914 | 73 |
| 1915 | 98 |
| 1916 | 85 |
| 1917 | 86 |
| 1918 | 78 |
| 1919 | 61 |
| 1920 | 63 |
| 1921 | 68 |
| 1922 | 62 |
| 1923 | 66 |
| 1924 | 61 |
| 1925 | 81 |
| 1926 | 96 |
| 1927 | 89 |
| 1928 | 68 |
| 1929 | 87 |
| 1930 | 101 |
| 1931 | 83 |
| 1932 | 83 |
| 1933 | 80 |
| 1934 | 92 |
| 1935 | 73 |
| 1936 | 76 |
| 1937 | 69 |
| 1938 | 76 |
| 1939 | 57 |
| 1940 | 69 |
| 1941 | 60 |
| 1942 | 73 |
| 1943 | 50 |
| 1944 | 50 |
| 1945 | 43 |
| 1946 | 35 |
| 1947 | 49 |
| 1948 | 45 |
| 1949 | 61 |
| 1950 | 65 |
| 1951 | 75 |
| 1952 | 82 |
| 1953 | 121 |
| 1954 | 123 |
| 1955 | 150 |
| 1956 | 158 |
| 1957 | 140 |
| 1958 | 185 |
| 1959 | 180 |
| 1960 | 205 |
| 1961 | 203 |
| 1962 | 212 |
| 1963 | 238 |
| 1964 | 252 |
| 1965 | 222 |
| 1966 | 233 |
| 1967 | 268 |
| 1968 | 242 |
| 1969 | 262 |
| 1970 | 271 |
| 1971 | 266 |
| 1972 | 224 |
| 1973 | 228 |
| 1974 | 233 |
| 1975 | 197 |
| 1976 | 194 |
| 1977 | 205 |
| 1978 | 182 |
| 1979 | 194 |
| 1980 | 211 |
| 1981 | 222 |
| 1982 | 215 |
| 1983 | 174 |
| 1984 | 185 |
| 1985 | 179 |
| 1986 | 178 |
| 1987 | 164 |
| 1988 | 160 |
| 1989 | 183 |
| 1990 | 189 |
| 1991 | 161 |
| 1992 | 171 |
| 1993 | 149 |
| 1994 | 141 |
| 1995 | 153 |
| 1996 | 125 |
| 1997 | 141 |
| 1998 | 150 |
| 1999 | 153 |
| 2000 | 132 |
| 2001 | 127 |
| 2002 | 98 |
| 2003 | 128 |
| 2004 | 112 |
| 2005 | 129 |
| 2006 | 119 |
| 2007 | 115 |
| 2008 | 108 |
| 2009 | 113 |
| 2010 | 104 |
| 2011 | 67 |
| 2012 | 91 |
| 2013 | 98 |
| 2014 | 134 |
| 2015 | 121 |
| 2016 | 132 |
| 2017 | 145 |
| 2018 | 122 |
| 2019 | 122 |
| 2020 | 117 |
| 2021 | 137 |
| 2022 | 133 |
| 2023 | 112 |
| 2024 | 145 |
Hans through the decades
- Hans peaked in 1970, when 271 babies were named Hans in the US.
- The 1960s were Hans's strongest decade, averaging 234 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Hans has risen 19% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Hans currently ranks #1,324 in the US and is holding steady.