Hank
A diminutive of the male given name Henry.
Every Hank since 1908 — 16,984 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hank
Hank is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #413 in 2025 with 776 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1908, 16,984 American babies have been named Hank. Its peak came in 2025, when 776 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 Hank stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hank year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 776 | #413 |
| 2024 | 744 | #425 |
| 2023 | 700 | #444 |
| 2022 | 700 | #445 |
| 2021 | 717 | #434 |
| 2020 | 616 | #483 |
| 2019 | 653 | #458 |
| 2018 | 647 | #457 |
| 2017 | 680 | #451 |
| 2016 | 633 | #486 |
| 2015 | 533 | #535 |
| 2014 | 448 | #603 |
| 2013 | 390 | #632 |
| 2012 | 346 | #685 |
| 2011 | 336 | #692 |
| 2010 | 266 | #806 |
| 2009 | 170 | #1,092 |
| 2008 | 181 | #1,050 |
| 2007 | 158 | #1,136 |
| 2006 | 135 | #1,241 |
| 2005 | 141 | #1,146 |
| 2004 | 134 | #1,168 |
| 2003 | 89 | #1,470 |
| 2002 | 74 | #1,622 |
| 2001 | 79 | #1,531 |
| 2000 | 82 | #1,490 |
| 1995 | 86 | #1,259 |
| 1990 | 95 | #1,098 |
| 1985 | 87 | #977 |
| 1980 | 93 | #926 |
| 1975 | 97 | #846 |
| 1970 | 154 | #660 |
| 1965 | 187 | #559 |
| 1960 | 155 | #625 |
| 1955 | 121 | #664 |
| 1950 | 84 | #750 |
| 1945 | 40 | #1,011 |
| 1940 | 26 | #1,319 |
| 1935 | 21 | #1,516 |
| 1930 | 13 | #2,230 |
| 1925 | 6 | #3,923 |
| 1920 | 9 | #3,062 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,581 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Hank
- Hank Williams Singer · 1923–1953
- Hank Aaron Baseball player · b. 1934
- Hank Jones Musician · 1918–2010
- Hank Azaria Actor · b. 1964
- Hank Mobley Musician · 1930–1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hank mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Henry.
How popular is the name Hank in 2025?
Hank ranked #413 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 776 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hank?
16,984 babies have been named Hank in the United States since 1908, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hank most popular?
Hank peaked in 2025, when 776 newborns received the name.
Is Hank a boy or girl name?
Hank is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hank rising or falling?
Hank is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hank?
Well-known people named Hank include Hank Williams (singer), Hank Aaron (baseball player), Hank Jones (musician).