How Many People Are Named Hank?
16,204
people in the United States are named Hank
1 in 20,673 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#2080
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0048%
Of US population
Peak Year
2024
739 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
HANGK
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Originally a short form of Hankin which was a medieval diminutive of JOHN. Since the 17th century in the United States this name has also been used as a diminutive of HENRY, probably under the influence of the Dutch diminutive HENK. A famous bearer is the American former baseball player Hank Aaron (1934-).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 27.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1908 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
1,350
Texas
1,308
Ohio
579
Georgia
505
Florida
495
Indiana
469
Tennessee
460
Illinois
430
Minnesota
395
North Carolina
395
💡 Fun Facts About "Hank"
- 739 babies were named Hank in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2024
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1908
- Most popular in California
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