Total births
768
Unisex name · since 1969
Han
Han has 768 recorded births since 1969 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2018 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4616
- among boys today
- 768
- born since 1969
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
768 babies have been named Han since 1969, making it today's #4616 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Han recorded 768 times among boys since 1969, holding rank #4616 nationally today, ahead of 68% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2025.
- #4616 among boys today
- 768 born since 1969
- 2010s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Han is currently the #4616 unisex name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 768 born since 1969, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4616
- among boys today
- 768
- born since 1969
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Han vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4616
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Han was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
30 babies were named Han in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Han compares
768 Top 35% higher than 65% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Han's all-time total is 109% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Han | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 768 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 30 | 23 | 22,252 |
Han's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Han splits its recorded history at 1999: 63% of all births land in the more recent half, 37% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1971 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2018 peak of 30 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Han at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#4,616
Active since
1969
Han popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Han popularity over time - girls
646 total births recorded since 1977 (Han as girls' name)
Han by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Han's strongest decade.
204 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Han births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s 42
1970s
42 births
- 1980s
1980s
118 births
- 1990s
1990s
124 births
- 2000s
2000s
127 births
- 2010s
2010s
204 births
- 2020s
2020s
147 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 204 births (27% of all-time use).
How Han compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Han's total volume
Han vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Han by state
Where Han concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 111 | 14.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 11 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Han's total US births 14.5%
Even split
111 of 768 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Han? ▼
768 babies have been named Han since 1969. It currently ranks #4616 among boys. The peak year was 2018 with 30 births.
When was Han most popular? ▼
Han was most popular in the 2010s decade with 204 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Han most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Han are California (111 births), New York (11 births), Florida (5 births).
Is Han a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Han is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 768 births, and as a girl's name it has 646 births.
How long has the name Han been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Han since 1969 -- 57 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Han? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hank, Hans, Hansel, Hanson, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Han's data
- Han's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (204 total births) through the 2020s (147) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Hans (111 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Han
Nearby Names Like Han
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Han
Hank Boy
#425 16,984 births
Hans Boy
#1324 15,677 births
Hansel Boy
#1662 3,631 births
Hanson Boy
#2840 1,839 births
Hansen Boy
#3350 887 births
Compare Han side by side: Han vs Hank Han vs Hans Han vs Hansel
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Han
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1969–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Han: #4616 Unisex Name - 768 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/han. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Han draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.