How Many People Are Named Hanh?

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

Hanh
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Hanh means 'peace' in Vietnamese, making it a serene choice for a name. Only 462 people named Hanh live in the US today, which means 1 in 714,816 Americans have this name, making it very rare indeed. The peak year was 1982 when 42 babies were given this name.

~462
Living in US
1 in 714,816
Americans
1982
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Peace
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Calm Gentle Compassionate
22
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 22 are believed to be natural leaders and visionaries, destined to achieve great things.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

373,552
Worldwide Bearers
#2,789
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
363,068
🇺🇸 United States
8,367
🇨🇦 Canada
829
🇦🇺 Australia
216
🇹🇭 Thailand
202
🇬🇧 England
106
🇩🇪 Germany
94
🇳🇴 Norway
90
🇫🇷 France
86
🇹🇼 Taiwan
58

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
20 (4%)
♀ Female
442 (96%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 39
49
Would be under 30 (10%)
426
Would be 30–60 (90%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 475 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: 1982

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
35
Modern Appeal
65
International
100

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

📜 Hanh Through the Generations

Hanh has been a stable presence in American naming trends since its peak in 1982, with 42 births that year. Today, there are 462 people named Hanh in the United States, with most being between 30 and 60 years old. This distribution suggests that while the name isn't new, it hasn't faded either, maintaining a steady presence across generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 149
Texas 17

✨ Similar Names to Hanh

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hanh's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Hanh

How Many People Have the Name Hanh?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 462 people in the United States currently share the name Hanh. That works out to roughly 1 in every 714,816 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hanh a Common or Rare Name?

Hanh 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 Hanh Mean?

Hanh means "peace" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Hanh in SSA data, approximately 4% are male and 96% are female.

When Was Hanh Most Popular?

The name Hanh reached peak popularity in 1982, with 42 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Hanh?

Approximately 462 people named Hanh live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 475. That works out to roughly 1 in 714,816 Americans.

Is Hanh a rare name?

Hanh is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 714,816 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hanh mean?

Hanh means "peace" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Hanh more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 4% of people named Hanh are male and 96% are female.

When was Hanh most popular?

Hanh peaked in 1982 with 42 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US462
All-Time Births475
1 in X1 in 714,816
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age39
Peak Year1982
World Rank#2,789
Male %4%
Female %96%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.