Total births
130
Boys' name · since 1973
Hanz
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 130 babies named Hanz, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 130
- total births
- 1973–2025
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
130 boys have been named Hanz since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Hanz recorded 130 times among boys since 1973, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, 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 1973 to 2025.
- 130 total births
- 1973–2025 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
130 boys have been named Hanz since 1973, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2025.
- 130
- total births
- 1973–2025
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Hanz was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
11 babies were named Hanz in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
Hanz's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hanz's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1973, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2017 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hanz at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
2017
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Hanz popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Hanz by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Hanz's strongest decade.
41 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Hanz births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
- 2000s
2000s
20 births
- 2010s
2010s
41 births
- 2020s
2020s
41 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 41 births (32% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hanz? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 130 babies named Hanz. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 2017, with 11 births.
When was Hanz most popular? ▼
Hanz was most popular in the 2010s decade with 41 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
How long has the name Hanz been used? ▼
Hanz has been recorded in Social Security data since 1973, spanning 53 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Hanz? ▼
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 Hanz's data
- Hanz's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (41 total births) through the 2020s (41) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Hanz
Nearby Names Like Hanz
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hanz
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 Hanz side by side: Hanz vs Hank Hanz vs Hans Hanz vs Hansel
Related Names
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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, 1973–2025 (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. "Hanz: Baby Name Since 1973 - 130 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hanz. 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 Hanz 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.