Hana
Every Hana since 1912 — 13,018 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hana
Hana is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #658 in 2025 with 436 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 13,018 American babies have been named Hana. Its peak came in 2025, when 436 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 436 | #658 | — | — |
| 2024 | 396 | #709 | — | — |
| 2023 | 387 | #728 | 5 | #12,894 |
| 2022 | 404 | #725 | — | — |
| 2021 | 346 | #808 | — | — |
| 2020 | 360 | #756 | — | — |
| 2019 | 333 | #820 | — | — |
| 2018 | 390 | #729 | — | — |
| 2017 | 352 | #780 | — | — |
| 2016 | 336 | #845 | — | — |
| 2015 | 326 | #859 | — | — |
| 2014 | 329 | #841 | — | — |
| 2013 | 354 | #770 | — | — |
| 2012 | 316 | #844 | — | — |
| 2011 | 315 | #838 | — | — |
| 2010 | 316 | #849 | — | — |
| 2009 | 335 | #835 | — | — |
| 2008 | 343 | #828 | — | — |
| 2007 | 369 | #781 | — | — |
| 2006 | 391 | #720 | — | — |
| 2005 | 416 | #668 | — | — |
| 2004 | 393 | #691 | — | — |
| 2003 | 392 | #675 | — | — |
| 2002 | 411 | #621 | — | — |
| 2001 | 388 | #651 | — | — |
| 2000 | 391 | #640 | — | — |
| 1995 | 203 | #930 | — | — |
| 1990 | 149 | #1,158 | 6 | #7,503 |
| 1985 | 101 | #1,319 | — | — |
| 1980 | 36 | #2,617 | — | — |
| 1975 | 24 | #2,996 | — | — |
| 1970 | 13 | #4,329 | — | — |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,874 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,711 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1915 | 6 | #3,976 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Hana
- Hana Brady Celebrity · 1931–1944
- Hana Mandlíková Tennis player · b. 1962
- Hana Laszlo Actor · b. 1953
- Hana Kimura Wrestler · 1997–2020
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hana in 2025?
Hana ranked #658 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 436 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hana?
13,018 babies have been named Hana in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hana most popular?
Hana peaked in 2025, when 436 newborns received the name.
Is Hana a boy or girl name?
Hana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hana rising or falling?
Hana is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hana?
Well-known people named Hana include Hana Brady (celebrity), Hana Mandlíková (tennis player), Hana Laszlo (actor).