Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Hank.
National Rank (2025)
#413
All-Time Peak Rank
#413 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
16,984
Unisex Distribution100.0% Boy / 0.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Hank Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Hank
According to SSA data, Hank achieved its highest historical rank of #413 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 776 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 45.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 108 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Hank scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+45.6% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record776Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
108Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:11
1910s:38
1920s:124
1930s:185
1940s:462
1950s:1,370
1960s:1,562
1970s:982
1980s:973
1990s:849
2000s:1,243
2010s:4,932
2020s:4,253
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesHank
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with H, a letter used by only 2.2% of SSA names.
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