Hannah Girl
Origin(s)
Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: grace; English: favored
Historical & Cultural Background
Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Channah, meaning 'grace.' It appears in the Old Testament as the mother of the prophet Samuel. The name has been popular in various cultures and languages, particularly in Christian and Jewish communities. In English-speaking countries, it gained popularity in the 20th century and has remained a common name for girls.
Trend Summary
Hannah has consistently been a popular name in the United States, frequently appearing in the top 50 names for girls over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Anna, Hana, Holly, Hattie, Heidi, Hilda, Haven, Harlow
Variants
- Hana
- Hanna
International Variants
- Ana (Spanish)
- Hanna (German)
- Chana (Hebrew)
- Anna (Italian)
Famous people named Hannah
Hannah Arendt was a German-American philosopher and political theorist known for her works on totalitarianism and the nature of power.
Hannah Montana is a fictional character portrayed by Miley Cyrus in the Disney Channel television series of the same name.
Hannah Waddingham is a British actress and singer recognized for her role in the television series 'Ted Lasso.'.
Hannah Simone is a Canadian actress and television host known for her role in the sitcom 'New Girl.'.
Fictional characters named Hannah
Hannah Baker is a character in the Netflix series '13 Reasons Why,' who narrates her story through tapes after her death.
Hannah is a character in the animated series 'Hannah Montana,' who leads a double life as a pop star and a regular teenager.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hannah was first seen in the United States in 1880. Hannah has ranked as high as #9 nationally which occurred in 2000 and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Hannah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Hannah (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 464 | |
CA | 420 | |
NY | 276 | |
FL | 246 | |
PA | 191 | |
NJ | 155 | |
OH | 144 | |
MA | 136 | |
VA | 128 | |
GA | 119 | |
IL | 118 | |
NC | 118 | |
WA | 103 | |
TN | 94 | |
MN | 84 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 221 |
1881 | 196 |
1882 | 214 |
1883 | 209 |
1884 | 275 |
1885 | 236 |
1886 | 254 |
1887 | 279 |
1888 | 295 |
1889 | 301 |
1890 | 267 |
1891 | 293 |
1892 | 326 |
1893 | 304 |
1894 | 293 |
1895 | 301 |
1896 | 323 |
1897 | 288 |
1898 | 338 |
1899 | 288 |
1900 | 325 |
1901 | 266 |
1902 | 271 |
1903 | 250 |
1904 | 261 |
1905 | 219 |
1906 | 256 |
1907 | 239 |
1908 | 240 |
1909 | 278 |
1910 | 305 |
1911 | 279 |
1912 | 359 |
1913 | 396 |
1914 | 443 |
1915 | 546 |
1916 | 549 |
1917 | 541 |
1918 | 513 |
1919 | 534 |
1920 | 471 |
1921 | 496 |
1922 | 412 |
1923 | 434 |
1924 | 381 |
1925 | 381 |
1926 | 360 |
1927 | 348 |
1928 | 273 |
1929 | 255 |
1930 | 251 |
1931 | 213 |
1932 | 231 |
1933 | 202 |
1934 | 239 |
1935 | 208 |
1936 | 174 |
1937 | 199 |
1938 | 197 |
1939 | 212 |
1940 | 188 |
1941 | 180 |
1942 | 214 |
1943 | 195 |
1944 | 166 |
1945 | 153 |
1946 | 144 |
1947 | 184 |
1948 | 183 |
1949 | 170 |
1950 | 165 |
1951 | 165 |
1952 | 151 |
1953 | 154 |
1954 | 153 |
1955 | 135 |
1956 | 141 |
1957 | 123 |
1958 | 124 |
1959 | 136 |
1960 | 133 |
1961 | 150 |
1962 | 142 |
1963 | 146 |
1964 | 136 |
1965 | 123 |
1966 | 133 |
1967 | 122 |
1968 | 142 |
1969 | 142 |
1970 | 172 |
1971 | 179 |
1972 | 251 |
1973 | 301 |
1974 | 326 |
1975 | 446 |
1976 | 536 |
1977 | 632 |
1978 | 735 |
1979 | 970 |
1980 | 1,221 |
1981 | 1,414 |
1982 | 1,581 |
1983 | 2,398 |
1984 | 2,266 |
1985 | 2,449 |
1986 | 3,388 |
1987 | 4,594 |
1988 | 5,562 |
1989 | 7,830 |
1990 | 10,282 |
1991 | 10,769 |
1992 | 11,495 |
1993 | 12,509 |
1994 | 14,495 |
1995 | 17,018 |
1996 | 18,596 |
1997 | 20,596 |
1998 | 21,375 |
1999 | 21,679 |
2000 | 23,087 |
2001 | 20,723 |
2002 | 18,827 |
2003 | 17,638 |
2004 | 15,613 |
2005 | 14,853 |
2006 | 14,554 |
2007 | 13,322 |
2008 | 9,575 |
2009 | 7,583 |
2010 | 6,998 |
2011 | 6,584 |
2012 | 7,291 |
2013 | 7,306 |
2014 | 6,593 |
2015 | 6,432 |
2016 | 6,036 |
2017 | 5,932 |
2018 | 5,680 |
2019 | 5,641 |
2020 | 4,966 |
2021 | 4,588 |
2022 | 4,488 |
2023 | 4,117 |
2024 | 4,054 |