Hannah
girl name#56 in 2025Hannah entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #2 in 1998, ranks #56 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#56
rank today
#2
peak (1998)
3,973
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #111 |
| 1890s | #144 |
| 1900s | #191 |
| 1910s | #251 |
| 1920s | #346 |
| 1930s | #450 |
| 1940s | #574 |
| 1950s | #796 |
| 1960s | #887 |
| 1970s | #502 |
| 1980s | #120 |
| 1990s | #15 |
| 2000s | #8 |
| 2010s | #28 |
| 2020s | #48 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Hannah has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 441,000 people named Hannah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hannah alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hannah in 2025?
- Hannah ranks #56 among US girl names in 2025, with 3,973 babies given the name.
- When was the name Hannah most popular?
- Hannah peaked in 1998, reaching #2 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Hannah with classmates?
- Hannah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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