gender neutral
Hannah
grace, favor
About Hannah
Hannah stands as one of history's most enduring names, having graced countless generations with its simple elegance. This palindrome name possesses a satisfying symmetry that appeals to those who appreciate balance and order. The double-n center creates visual strength while the surrounding letters provide softness. Hannah works seamlessly across languages and cultures, making it an excellent choice for families with international connections. The name has never fallen out of favor, consistently appearing in naming charts while never feeling overused or dated. Its two-syllable structure makes it easy for young children to pronounce and spell. Hannah pairs well with virtually any middle name and surname combination. The name has been borne by scientists, artists, politicians, and everyday heroes, proving its versatility across all walks of life. Choosing Hannah means selecting a name with proven staying power that will serve well from playground to boardroom.
Popularity of the Name Hannah
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #97 | ||||
| 1881 | #103 | ||||
| 1882 | #106 | ||||
| 1883 | #111 | ||||
| 1884 | #103 | ||||
| 1885 | #113 | ||||
| 1886 | #116 | ||||
| 1887 | #109 | ||||
| 1888 | #124 | ||||
| 1889 | #127 | ||||
| 1890 | #136 | ||||
| 1891 | #128 | ||||
| 1892 | #132 | ||||
| 1893 | #136 | ||||
| 1894 | #150 | ||||
| 1895 | #148 | ||||
| 1896 | #146 | ||||
| 1897 | #158 | ||||
| 1898 | #148 | ||||
| 1899 | #158 | ||||
| 1900 | #169 | #93 | |||
| 1901 | #170 | #113 | |||
| 1902 | #174 | #93 | |||
| 1903 | #183 | #97 | |||
| 1904 | #183 | #106 | |||
| 1905 | #205 | #98 | |||
| 1906 | #191 | #127 | |||
| 1907 | #212 | #141 | |||
| 1908 | #223 | #138 | |||
| 1909 | #206 | #118 | |||
| 1910 | #213 | #125 | |||
| 1911 | #235 | #123 | |||
| 1912 | #237 | #158 | |||
| 1913 | #243 | #125 | |||
| 1914 | #249 | #147 | |||
| 1915 | #253 | #151 | |||
| 1916 | #260 | #171 | |||
| 1917 | #267 | ||||
| 1918 | #279 | #176 | |||
| 1919 | #276 | #159 | |||
| 1920 | #300 | ||||
| 1921 | #296 | ||||
| 1922 | #321 | ||||
| 1923 | #310 | #188 | |||
| 1924 | #348 | ||||
| 1925 | #345 | ||||
| 1926 | #351 | ||||
| 1927 | #367 | ||||
| 1928 | #410 | ||||
| 1929 | #416 | ||||
| 1930 | #415 | ||||
| 1931 | #441 | ||||
| 1932 | #433 | ||||
| 1933 | #462 | ||||
| 1934 | #424 | ||||
| 1935 | #448 | ||||
| 1936 | #489 | ||||
| 1937 | #463 | ||||
| 1938 | #472 | ||||
| 1939 | #458 | ||||
| 1940 | #505 | ||||
| 1941 | #515 | ||||
| 1942 | #510 | ||||
| 1943 | #537 | ||||
| 1944 | #566 | ||||
| 1945 | #590 | ||||
| 1946 | #665 | ||||
| 1947 | #620 | ||||
| 1948 | #610 | ||||
| 1949 | #635 | ||||
| 1950 | #665 | ||||
| 1951 | #679 | ||||
| 1952 | #724 | ||||
| 1953 | #733 | #273 | |||
| 1954 | #749 | ||||
| 1955 | #834 | ||||
| 1956 | #837 | ||||
| 1957 | #927 | ||||
| 1958 | #925 | ||||
| 1959 | #890 | ||||
| 1960 | #920 | ||||
| 1961 | #873 | ||||
| 1962 | #885 | ||||
| 1963 | #866 | ||||
| 1964 | #892 | #91 | |||
| 1965 | #911 | #119 | |||
| 1966 | #871 | #314 | #104 | ||
| 1967 | #931 | #114 | |||
| 1968 | #859 | #125 | |||
| 1969 | #884 | #369 | #155 | ||
| 1970 | #806 | #177 | |||
| 1971 | #793 | #393 | #174 | ||
| 1972 | #619 | #300 | #243 | ||
| 1973 | #550 | #337 | #223 | ||
| 1974 | #518 | #235 | #221 | ||
| 1975 | #444 | #182 | #224 | ||
| 1976 | #384 | #143 | #206 | ||
| 1977 | #348 | #99 | #202 | ||
| 1978 | #312 | #82 | #218 | ||
| 1979 | #253 | #66 | #287 | ||
| 1980 | #213 | #59 | #296 | ||
| 1981 | #190 | #43 | #265 | ||
| 1982 | #175 | #29 | #266 | ||
| 1983 | #124 | #28 | #195 | ||
| 1984 | #126 | #24 | #165 | ||
| 1985 | #117 | #24 | #155 | ||
| 1986 | #82 | #21 | #155 | ||
| 1987 | #66 | #13 | #120 | ||
| 1988 | #61 | #12 | #106 | ||
| 1989 | #42 | #7 | #94 | ||
| 1990 | #30 | #7 | #61 | ||
| 1991 | #29 | #7 | #56 | #81 | |
| 1992 | #26 | #3 | #43 | #76 | |
| 1993 | #21 | #4 | #27 | #67 | |
| 1994 | #16 | #4 | #29 | #65 | |
| 1995 | #7 | #3 | #24 | #28 | |
| 1996 | #7 | #2 | #21 | #20 | |
| 1997 | #5 | #8 | #3 | #22 | #13 |
| 1998 | #2 | #7 | #4 | #18 | #10 |
| 1999 | #2 | #10 | #5 | #21 | #8 |
| 2000 | #2 | #7 | #3 | #15 | #5 |
| 2001 | #3 | #7 | #2 | #15 | #5 |
| 2002 | #3 | #7 | #3 | #12 | #5 |
| 2003 | #4 | #10 | #6 | #13 | #6 |
| 2004 | #5 | #12 | #5 | #16 | #6 |
| 2005 | #7 | #11 | #9 | #16 | #6 |
| 2006 | #8 | #14 | #9 | #16 | #7 |
| 2007 | #9 | #15 | #9 | #13 | #7 |
| 2008 | #17 | #17 | #11 | #15 | #12 |
| 2009 | #23 | #25 | #18 | #23 | #19 |
| 2010 | #20 | #29 | #18 | #22 | #25 |
| 2011 | #25 | #37 | #23 | #17 | #24 |
| 2012 | #22 | #34 | #21 | #13 | #21 |
| 2013 | #23 | #38 | #24 | #14 | #20 |
| 2014 | #28 | #46 | #22 | #13 | #20 |
| 2015 | #28 | #47 | #29 | #12 | #20 |
| 2016 | #33 | #49 | #27 | #9 | #23 |
| 2017 | #32 | #49 | #36 | #7 | #15 |
| 2018 | #33 | #58 | #35 | #11 | #16 |
| 2019 | #32 | #62 | #53 | #5 | #16 |
| 2020 | #39 | #62 | #74 | #8 | #21 |
| 2021 | #44 | #76 | #75 | #13 | #26 |
| 2022 | #47 | #84 | #90 | #13 | #32 |
| 2023 | #48 | #83 | #77 | #12 | #28 |
| 2024 | #52 | #99 | #78 | #21 | #28 |
| 2025 | #56 | #99 | #68 | #21 | #35 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Hannah
Names Similar to Hannah
Nicknames for Hannah
- Han
- Hanny
- Annie
- Nan
- Nana
Famous People Named Hannah
| Hannah Arendt | German-American political philosopher |
| Hannah Brown | reality TV star and former Miss Alabama |
| Hannah Cockroft | British Paralympic athlete |
| Hannah Hart | American internet personality and author |
| Hannah John-Kamen | English actress |
| Hannah Kent | Australian author |
| Hannah Simone | Canadian actress |
| Hannah Storm | American television sports journalist |
| Hannah Teter | American snowboarder and Olympic gold medalist |
| Hannah Ware | British actress |
| Hannah Waddingham | English actress |
| Hannah Murray | Scottish actress |
| Hannah Davis | American model |
| Hannah Gadsby | Australian comedian and writer |
| Hannah Bagshawe | English public relations executive |
| Hannah Spearritt | British actress and singer |
Characters Named Hannah
| Hannah Baker | Thirteen Reasons Why |
| Hannah Abbott | Harry Potter series |
| Hannah Horvath | Girls |
| Hannah Ashworth | Hollyoaks |
| Hannah Morgan | The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants |
| Hannah Baxter | Secret Diary of a Call Girl |
| Hannah McKay | Dexter |
| Hannah Carter | CSI - Miami |
| Hannah Green | Orphan Black |
| Hannah Svensson | Before We Die |
| Hannah-Elizabeth Baxter | Scandal |
| Hannah Laing | Skins |
| Hannah Telle | Life Is Strange |
| Hannah Burley | Bones |
| Hannah Wells | Quantico |