Total births
382
Girls' name · since 1977
Hang
382 babies named Hang in U.S. Social Security records since 1977, with the highest year being 1984. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 382
- total births
- 1977–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
Hang is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 382 have been recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Hang recorded 382 times among girls since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2007.
- 382 total births
- 1977–2007 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
382 girls have been named Hang since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2007.
- 382
- total births
- 1977–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Hang was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
45 babies were named Hang in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Hang's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hang's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 34% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 66%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2007, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1984 peak of 45, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hang at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Hang popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2007
- Peak year (1984)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Hang by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Hang's strongest decade.
255 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Hang births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 34
1970s
34 births
- 1980s
1980s
255 births
- 1990s 82
1990s
82 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 255 births (67% of all-time use).
Hang by state
Where Hang concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 88 | 23.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 31 | 8.1% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 14 | 3.7% |
| #4 | Kansas | | 6 | 1.6% |
California share of Hang's total US births 23.0%
Even split
88 of 382 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hang? ▼
Hang has been given to 382 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2007. 45 babies were born in 1984, its single highest year.
When was Hang most popular? ▼
Hang was most popular in the 1980s decade with 255 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Hang most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hang are California (88 births), Texas (31 births), Louisiana (14 births).
How long has the name Hang been used? ▼
Hang has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 31 years of data through 2007.
What names are similar to Hang? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hannah, Hanna, Hana, Hanan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Hang's data
- Hang's decade-level peak was the 1980s (255 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Hangs (88 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 Hang
Nearby Names Like Hang
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hang
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Hanna Girl
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Hana Girl
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Hanan Girl
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Hanah Girl
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Compare Hang side by side: Hang vs Hannah Hang vs Hanna Hang vs Hana
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1977–2007 (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. "Hang: Baby Name Since 1977 - 382 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hang. 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 Hang 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 July 2026.