Hank

Hank - A very unique male name

Hank appeared on the charts for the first time in 1931 on position #1657. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Hank and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Hank? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Hank. The baby boy name Hank was given to 747 baby boys in 2025, ranking #411 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,963 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Hank peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 411.

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Hank is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Hank is currently topping the baby name charts in Montana at position #93 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,073.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Hank is where you live.

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Hank origin and meaning

Germanic — short form

Traditionally a short form of Henry (Germanic, 'home ruler') and of Harold; in Dutch use it derives from Hendrik/Heinrich

Hank lived for decades as Henry's informal nickname before being used on its own. Mid-century figures like Hank Williams and Hank Aaron made it feel rugged and American, and as a standalone name it reached its peak in 2025 amid the vintage-nickname revival.

Attested etymology

Hank is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Hank, pop culture references for the name Hank and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Hank

We've found the following names that sound similar to Hank, sorted by popularity.

Hans / Hamza / Hamzah / Humza / Hung / Hoang / Heinz / Hong / Hamsa / Hanzo /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Hank

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Hank a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Hank?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

HANK · /hæŋk/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Hank Williams — Country music singer-songwriter (1923–1953) Historical
• Hank Aaron — Baseball home-run great (1934–2021) Contemporary
• Hank Green — Author and science communicator, co-founder of VidCon (b. 1980) Contemporary

Style

Nickname nameShort formVintage revival

Why parents choose it

Parents like its friendly, no-nonsense, retro charm — a nickname name with real history behind it.

Worth knowing

• Some will assume it is short for Henry or Harold and ask what it 'stands for'.