boy name
Hank
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#413 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Hank in the US, 1880–2025
Hank first appears in US records in 1908. It peaked in 2025, when 776 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 776.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Hank popular?
Near its peak Hank is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 4,253 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,932 | |
| 2000s | 1,243 | |
| 1990s | 849 | |
| 1980s | 973 | |
| 1970s | 982 | |
| 1960s | 1,562 | |
| 1950s | 1,370 | |
| 1940s | 462 | |
| 1930s | 185 | |
| 1920s | 124 | |
| 1910s | 38 | |
| 1900s | 11 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hank a boy or a girl name?
Hank is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Hank a popular name right now?
Hank is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Hank?
In 2025, Hank ranked #413 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Hank most popular?
Hank was most popular in 2025, when about 776 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.