Hank
How to say it: HANK · /ˈhæŋk/
Originally a short form of Hankin, a medieval diminutive of John; since the 17th century in America also used as a diminutive of Henry. source 1
Hank was the 417th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 776 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 45% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #370 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #417 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 776 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,272 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +45% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #370 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
This decade marks the high point so far for Hank, which keeps climbing. Holding at the top today, additional rise seems ahead.
What goes with it
Short and crisp with a breathy edge, it lands strong. Dean fits alongside.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Hank is about 1 in 178.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German.
Famous people named Hank
- Hank Williams (1923–1953)American singer-songwriter
- Hank Green (born 1980)American author, vlogger, and science communicator
- Hank Williams Jr. (born 1949)American singer-songwriter and musician
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Keep exploring
About as popular as Hank
Find names you'll both love, starting with Hank
The one-minute style quiz.