Is Hans a boy's or girl's name?

Hans is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 5 recorded births.

When was Hans most popular?

Hans reached its peak popularity in 1970 with 271 births that year. It is currently ranked #1324 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Hans?

Hans is currently ranked #1324 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 15,531 babies since 1880.

Hans

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsHebrewRising fast Also a pet name

#1324▲ 236in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name from Hebrew.

Hans is a boy's and girl's baby name of German origin, a German short form of Johannes (John), from Hebrew Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' Hans has been the quintessential German given name for centuries.

From Hans Christian Andersen — the Danish author whose fairy tales gave the world 'The Little Mermaid,' 'The Ugly Duckling,' and 'Thumbelina' — to Hans Zimmer, the Hollywood composer behind some of cinema's greatest scores, Hans carries centuries of Northern European creative and cultural heritage. Simple, clean, and undeniably Nordic.

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Popularity Over Time

Hans has 145+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1880.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Hans
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	644	#1419	▼
2010s	1,136	#1505	—
2000s	1,181	#1302	▼
1990s	1,533	#889	▼
1980s	1,871	#656	▼
1970s	2,194	#554	—
1960s	2,332	#510	▲
1950s	1,279	#676	▲
1940s	535	#928	▼
1930s	790	#685	▲
1920s	741	#780	▲
1910s	662	#619	▲
1900s	174	#581	▼
1890s	206	#432	▼
1880s	253	#346	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(145 years, 1880–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Hans
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	145	#1324	+33 (29.5%)
2023	112	#1560	-21 (-15.8%)
2022	133	#1398	-4 (-2.9%)
2021	137	#1350	+20 (17.1%)
2020	117	#1465	-5 (-4.1%)
2019	122	#1431	0
2018	122	#1438	-23 (-15.9%)
2017	145	#1260	+13 (9.8%)
2016	132	#1351	+11 (9.1%)
2015	121	#1421	-13 (-9.7%)
2014	134	#1312	+36 (36.7%)
2013	98	#1581	+7 (7.7%)
2012	91	#1680	+24 (35.8%)
2011	67	#2027	-37 (-35.6%)
2010	104	#1546	-9 (-8.0%)
2009	113	#1475	+5 (4.6%)
2008	108	#1508	-7 (-6.1%)
2007	115	#1417	-4 (-3.4%)
2006	119	#1362	-10 (-7.8%)
2005	129	#1229	+17 (15.2%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Hans as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Hans has also been given to 5 girls in the U.S. since 1969.

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Total births

1969

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Frequently Asked

Can Hans be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Hans is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1324. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Hans has two lives

Hans, the baby name

#1324boys

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1880–2024) · Methodology