#4252024 rank
2024peak year
14,638babies named Hank since 1880
▲ +13%5-year trend
Hank popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Hank mean?
A pet form of Henry, 'home ruler', shaped through the Dutch form Henk or the English Hankin. All-American down-home charm, from Aaron to Williams.
OriginDutch, English
Syllables1
Genderboy
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Hank
Same era, same vibe — if you like Hank, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Hanks
- Hank Aaron, baseball player
- Hank Williams, singer
Spellings & variants
HenryHenk
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