Hank
Boy name · American · English · German · Old German
Meaningruler of the home · English form of Henry
- US rank
- #413
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #413 in 2025
776 babies were named Hank in the US in 2025. It has climbed 68 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1908–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Hank you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Hank
Hank Williams
American singer-songwriter (1923–1953)
Choose Hank and your child shares a first name with Hank Williams, an American singer-songwriter. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Hank, like who?” Hank Williams's Wikipedia article is available in 69 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Hank Williams on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Photo: WSM radio, Public domain (opens in a new tab), via Wikimedia Commons
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,201 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hank, 776 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hank would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHank first shows up in US birth records in 1908, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 117 years since.
- Best yearHank is at its all-time high right now: #413 in 2025.
- Then vs nowHank is 11× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 23,923 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 2,201.
- TrendHank has climbed 68 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #413. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedHank is most popular in Montana, where it ranks #91, followed by South Dakota (#145) and Nebraska (#167). It's in the top 1,000 in 37 states.
- MeaningHank is an English form of Henry, which means “ruler of the home”. Our records link it to American, English and German roots.
About the name Hank
Hank is a boy name of American, English and German origin meaning “ruler of the home”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with H and ending in “-ank”. US birth records list Hank for boys from 1908 to 2025, in 114 of those 118 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #413 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #413, with 776 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish namesGerman namesOld German names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 35 | 28,986 boys |
| 1910s | 6.0 | 167,504 boys |
| 1920s | 11 | 89,127 boys |
| 1930s | 17 | 57,241 boys |
| 1940s | 30 | 33,478 boys |
| 1950s | 67 | 14,865 boys |
| 1960s | 81 | 12,309 boys |
| 1970s | 59 | 16,866 boys |
| 1980s | 53 | 18,957 boys |
| 1990s | 44 | 22,978 boys |
| 2000s | 62 | 16,129 boys |
| 2010s | 264 | 3,793 boys |
| 2020s | 410 | 2,436 boys |
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Hank
What does the name Hank mean?
Hank means “ruler of the home” in English, as a form of Henry.
What is the origin of the name Hank?
Hank has American, English, German, Old German roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Hank a boy or girl name?
Hank is a boy name.
How popular is the name Hank?
Hank ranked #413 for US boys in 2025, given to 776 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#413).