How Many People Are Named Hanan?

Complete statistics for the name Hanan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Hanan
Very Rare
Arabic

Hanan means 'God's grace' in Arabic, making it both meaningful and rare. Only 1 in 154,885 Americans share this name, with around 2,131 people living today. The majority, 72%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~1,338
Living in US
1 in 247,720
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God's grace
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Gracious Compassionate
2
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 2 are known for their diplomatic nature and ability to mediate conflicts.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

103,561
Worldwide Bearers
#869
Global Rank
🇱🇧 Lebanon
16,790
🇱🇾 Libya
13,037
🇧🇭 Bahrain
7,754
🇰🇼 Kuwait
7,523
🇮🇩 Indonesia
6,527
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
6,357
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
6,055
🇮🇱 Israel
5,949
🇴🇲 Oman
3,628
🇺🇸 United States
3,376

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
137 (6%)
♀ Female
1,994 (94%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
1,555
Would be under 30 (72%)
606
Would be 30–60 (28%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,161 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Hanan Through the Generations

Hanan has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2016 with 72 births. Today, most people named Hanan are young, with 1,555 under 30 and just 606 aged between 30 and 60. This indicates that Hanan is a name embraced by younger generations, reflecting its status as a contemporary choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 195
California 143
New York 143
Michigan 86
Ohio 42
Illinois 27
Texas 23
Washington 20
New Jersey 10
Florida 6

⭐ Famous People Named Hanan

Ḥanan (חנן) is a name of Biblical Hebrew origin which is also found in Qur'anic Arabic. In Hebrew, it is a masculine name meaning "gracious", "gracious gift" or "grace". In Arabic where it is used as a feminine name, it means "compassion" or "affection".…

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✨ Similar Names to Hanan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hanan's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Hanan

How Many People Have the Name Hanan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,338 people in the United States currently share the name Hanan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 247,720 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hanan a Common or Rare Name?

Hanan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Hanan Mean?

Hanan means "God's grace" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Hanan in SSA data, approximately 6% are male and 94% are female.

When Was Hanan Most Popular?

The name Hanan reached peak popularity in 2016, with 72 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Hanan?

Approximately 1,338 people named Hanan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,338. That works out to roughly 1 in 247,720 Americans.

Is Hanan a rare name?

Hanan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 247,720 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hanan mean?

Hanan means "God's grace" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Hanan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 6% of people named Hanan are male and 94% are female.

When was Hanan most popular?

Hanan peaked in 2016 with 72 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,338
All-Time Births1,338
1 in X1 in 247,720
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2016
World Rank#869
Male %6%
Female %94%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.