Hancel
boy nameHancel entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2738 in 1933, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2738
peak (1933)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3967 |
| 1920s | #3535 |
| 1930s | #3275 |
| 1940s | #3445 |
| 2010s | #10775 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Hancel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Hancel alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hancel in 2025?
- Hancel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Hancel most popular?
- Hancel peaked in 1933, reaching #2738 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hancel with classmates?
- Hancel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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