Hannah
Hannah first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2000, when 23,087 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 3,973.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Hannah popular?
Declining Hannah is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2000 peak.
| 2020s | 26,230 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 64,506 | |
| 2000s | 155,784 | |
| 1990s | 158,818 | |
| 1980s | 32,702 | |
| 1970s | 4,544 | |
| 1960s | 1,369 | |
| 1950s | 1,447 | |
| 1940s | 1,777 | |
| 1930s | 2,126 | |
| 1920s | 3,811 | |
| 1910s | 4,465 | |
| 1900s | 2,605 | |
| 1890s | 3,021 | |
| 1880s | 2,480 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Hannah mean?
From Hebrew 'Channah' (חַנָּה) meaning grace or favour, from the root chen. The biblical mother of Samuel; the source name behind Anna, Anne, Ann and their many diminutives.
Nicknames for Hannah
- Hanna
- Han
Variants & spellings
- Hana
- Channah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hannah mean?
Hannah means grace, favour. From Hebrew 'Channah' (חַנָּה) meaning grace or favour, from the root chen. The biblical mother of Samuel; the source name behind Anna, Anne, Ann and their many diminutives.
What is the origin of the name Hannah?
Hannah is of hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Hannah?
Hannah is pronounced “HAN-uh.”
Is Hannah a boy or a girl name?
Hannah is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Hannah a popular name right now?
Hannah is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2000 peak.
How popular is the name Hannah?
In 2025, Hannah ranked #56 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Hannah most popular?
Hannah was most popular in 2000, when about 23,087 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Hannah?
Common nicknames for Hannah include Hanna, Han.
What names are similar to Hannah?
Names similar to Hannah include Anna, Abigail, Sarah, Leah.
What names go well with Hannah?
hebrew names that pair well with Hannah include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.