Total births
454
Girls' name · since 1976
Hanh
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 454 babies named Hanh, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 454
- total births
- 1976–2003
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
454 girls have been named Hanh since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Hanh recorded 454 times among girls since 1976, 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 1976 to 2003.
- 454 total births
- 1976–2003 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
454 girls have been named Hanh since 1976, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2003.
- 454
- total births
- 1976–2003
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Hanh was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
36 babies were named Hanh in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Hanh's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Hanh's full recorded timeline at 1990, 34% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 66% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1977, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1982 peak of 36 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Hanh at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Hanh popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2003
- Peak year (1982)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Hanh popularity over time - boys
21 total births recorded since 1980 (Hanh as boys' name)
Hanh by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Hanh's strongest decade.
252 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Hanh births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 48
1970s
48 births
- 1980s
1980s
252 births
- 1990s
1990s
127 births
- 2000s 27
2000s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 252 births (56% of all-time use).
Hanh by state
Where Hanh concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 143 | 31.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 17 | 3.7% |
California share of Hanh's total US births 31.5%
Even split
143 of 454 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hanh? ▼
Hanh has been given to 454 babies in the U.S. since 1976, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2003. 36 babies were born in 1982, its single highest year.
When was Hanh most popular? ▼
Hanh was most popular in the 1980s decade with 252 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Hanh most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hanh are California (143 births), Texas (17 births).
How long has the name Hanh been used? ▼
Hanh has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 28 years of data through 2003.
What names are similar to Hanh? ▼
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 Hanh's data
- Hanh's decade-level peak was the 1980s (252 total births); usage has since declined to 27 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Hanhs (143 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 Hanh
Nearby Names Like Hanh
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hanh
Hannah Girl
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Hanna Girl
#504 42,005 births
Hana Girl
#709 13,007 births
Hanan Girl
#3419 2,081 births
Hanah Girl
#8577 2,057 births
Compare Hanh side by side: Hanh vs Hannah Hanh vs Hanna Hanh 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, 1976–2003 (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. "Hanh: Baby Name Since 1976 - 454 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hanh. 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 Hanh 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.