How Many People Are Named Hanna?
Complete statistics for the name Hanna: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Hanna, a rare female name, stands out with only 1 in 8,364 Americans bearing it today. That's around 39,455 people in the US alone, making it quite unique. Interestingly, 68% of those named Hanna are under 30, showing its status as a modern, trendy choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 traditionally represents balance, harmony, and cooperation.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 41,525 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: 2000Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Hanna Through the Generations
Hanna peaked in popularity in the year 2000 with 1,912 births, reflecting a surge in interest among parents naming their daughters. Today, the average age of someone named Hanna is 28, with 28,438 individuals under 30, indicating a strong presence among younger generations. The trend shows a decline since its peak, suggesting Hanna is a newer-generation name that has become less popular over time.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Hanna
Hanna, also spelled Hana, Hanah, or Chana, is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Hanna's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Hanna
How Many People Have the Name Hanna?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 41,220 people in the United States currently share the name Hanna. That works out to roughly 1 in every 8,041 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Hanna a Common or Rare Name?
Hanna is classified as Uncommon. 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Hanna in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Hanna Most Popular?
The name Hanna reached peak popularity in 2000, with 1,912 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Hanna?
Approximately 41,220 people named Hanna live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 41,220. That works out to roughly 1 in 8,041 Americans.
Is Hanna a rare name?
Hanna is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 8,041 Americans has this name.
What does the name Hanna mean?
The meaning and origin of Hanna are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Hanna more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Hanna are male and 100% are female.
When was Hanna most popular?
Hanna peaked in 2000 with 1,912 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.