Hank Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Hank is a Germanic name meaning gracious. It evolved from Hankin to Hank, with connections to Hans and Johannes. The name carries traits of friendliness and strength and has no biblical relevance. It gained prominence in the 19th century and remains popular today.
The name Hank is most popular in Idaho, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Hank has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Hank' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2655th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1493rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 659th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 767th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1057th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1102nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 477th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Hank' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Hank"
Pronunciation
/hæŋk/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
Hank is derived from the Germanic name 'Hankin', which is a diminutive form of 'Hans', itself a variant of 'Johannes', meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'.
Meaning
gracious
Language Evolution
Hankin, Hank, Hans, Johannes
Historical Usage
Hank gained popularity in the United States in the 19th century and has remained a familiar name ever since.
Variants & Derivatives
Henry, Hans, Hankie
Modern Popularity & Image
Hank is often associated with a down-to-earth, friendly persona. It is viewed as a strong, traditional name.
Famous People
Hank Aaron, Hank Williams, Hank Azaria
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Hank"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Hank"
"Hank" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2655th of 7545 | 154 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1493rd of 6773 | 393 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 659th of 7552 | 2,463 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 767th of 10718 | 1,818 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1057th of 16616 | 1,502 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1102nd of 24088 | 2,420 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 477th of 23106 | 7,454 |
Regional Popularity of "Hank" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
73.40% 1727th/2353 |
64.71% 1001st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
30.58% 681st/2227 |
34.07% 828th/2430 |
20.08% 573rd/2853 |
22.99% 638th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
27.44% 806th/2937 |
32.30% 1125th/3483 |
19.16% 674th/3518 |
24.33% 984th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
39.84% 1468th/3685 |
52.36% 2343rd/4475 |
20.77% 1079th/5194 |
20.61% 1302nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
19.53% 895th/4582 |
46.05% 2378th/5164 |
16.97% 1241st/7313 |
13.08% 976th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
8.26% 329th/3984 |
19.28% 865th/4487 |
7.73% 527th/6822 |
7.39% 464th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Hank" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Hank"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Hank" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.