Hansel
boy name#1634 in 2025Hansel entered the US charts in 1905, peaked at #919 in 1905, ranks #1634 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1905–2025
#1634
rank today
#919
peak (1905)
103
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #919 |
| 1910s | #1239 |
| 1920s | #1137 |
| 1930s | #1291 |
| 1940s | #1496 |
| 1950s | #1974 |
| 1960s | #2172 |
| 1970s | #2977 |
| 1980s | #2551 |
| 1990s | #3050 |
| 2000s | #3718 |
| 2010s | #2455 |
| 2020s | #1610 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Hansel has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 2,500 people named Hansel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hansel alive today was born around 1988, making them about 37 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hansel in 2025?
- Hansel ranks #1634 among US boy names in 2025, with 103 babies given the name.
- When was the name Hansel most popular?
- Hansel peaked in 1905, reaching #919 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hansel with classmates?
- Hansel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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