Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Hannah.
National Rank (2025)
#56
All-Time Peak Rank
#2 (1998)
Total U.S. Births
465,685
Unisex Distribution0.2% Boy / 99.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Hannah Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Hannah
According to SSA data, Hannah achieved its highest historical rank of #2 in 1998. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2000 with 23,087 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 38.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Hannah scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-38.2% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record23,087Births in 2000
Years in Top 100
41yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:2,480
1890s:3,021
1900s:2,605
1910s:4,465
1920s:3,811
1930s:2,126
1940s:1,777
1950s:1,447
1960s:1,369
1970s:4,544
1980s:32,702
1990s:158,818
2000s:155,784
2010s:64,506
2020s:26,230
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesHan-nah
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is a perfect palindrome (spelled the same forward and backward). Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with H, a letter used by only 2.2% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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