Total births
2,081
Unisex name · since 1966
Hanan
2,081 babies named Hanan in U.S. Social Security records since 1966, with the highest year being 2016. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3419
- among girls today
- 2,081
- born since 1966
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
2,081 babies have been named Hanan since 1966, making it today's #3419 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Hanan recorded 2,081 times among girls since 1966, holding rank #3419 nationally today, ahead of 81% of girls, 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 1966 to 2025.
- #3419 among girls today
- 2,081 born since 1966
- 2010s peak decade
- 81% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Hanan is currently the #3419 unisex name in America, more common than 81% of girls - 2,081 born since 1966, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3419
- among girls today
- 2,081
- born since 1966
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
Hanan vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3419
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 81% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Hanan was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
67 babies were named Hanan in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Hanan compares
2,081 Top 22% higher than 78% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Hanan's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hanan | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,081 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 67 | 48 | 19,840 |
Hanan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hanan's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 71% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 29%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 67, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hanan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#3,419
Active since
1966
Hanan popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 67
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Hanan popularity over time - boys
148 total births recorded since 1988 (Hanan as boys' name)
Hanan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Hanan's strongest decade.
587 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Hanan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s 108
1970s
108 births
- 1980s 207
1980s
207 births
- 1990s
1990s
398 births
- 2000s
2000s
469 births
- 2010s
2010s
587 births
- 2020s
2020s
306 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 587 births (28% of all-time use).
How Hanan compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Hanan's total volume
Hanan vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Hanan by state
Where Hanan concentrates geographically, total births since 1966
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 203 | 9.8% |
| #2 | California | | 148 | 7.1% |
| #3 | New York | | 143 | 6.9% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 86 | 4.1% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 42 | 2.0% |
| #6 | Texas | | 28 | 1.3% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 27 | 1.3% |
| #8 | Washington | | 20 | 1.0% |
Minnesota share of Hanan's total US births 9.8%
Even split
203 of 2,081 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Hanan appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hanan? ▼
Since 1966, Social Security records show 2,081 babies named Hanan. Today it holds rank #3419 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 67 births.
When was Hanan most popular? ▼
Hanan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 587 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Hanan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hanan are Minnesota (203 births), California (148 births), New York (143 births).
Is Hanan a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Hanan is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 2,081 births, and as a boy's name it has 148 births.
How long has the name Hanan been used? ▼
Records for Hanan go back to 1966, giving 60 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Hanan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hannah, Hanna, Hana, Hanah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Hanan's data
- Hanan's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (587 total births) through the 2020s (306) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Hanans (203 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Hanan
Nearby Names Like Hanan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hanan
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#504 42,005 births
Hana Girl
#709 13,007 births
Hanah Girl
#8577 2,057 births
Haneen Girl
#3855 1,286 births
Compare Hanan side by side: Hanan vs Hannah Hanan vs Hanna Hanan vs Hana
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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, 1966–2025 (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. "Hanan: #3419 Unisex Name - 2,081 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hanan. 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 Hanan 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.