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Han Unisex

Popularity: #939 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationHahn / hɑːn

Chinese; Korean

Meaning

Chinese: 'cold'; Korean: 'brave'

Historical & Cultural Background

In Chinese culture, the name Han can be associated with the Han dynasty, a significant period in Chinese history known for its advancements in arts and technology. In Korea, Han is often used as a part of a name that signifies bravery or strength. The name has various meanings and connotations depending on the characters used in Chinese. It is also a common surname in both cultures.

Trend Summary

The name Han has seen limited popularity in the U.S. and is relatively uncommon.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Hana
  • Hanne

International Variants

  • Hana (Japanese)
  • Hanne (Dutch)
  • Hannah (English)

Famous people named Han

Fictional characters named Han

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Han was first seen in the United States in 1977. Han has ranked as high as #1296 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Han has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Han (2019)

StateBirthsShare
CA 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19775
19796
198011
198110
198210
19838
19849
19859
19869
19877
19887
198914
19908
199112
199211
199314
199418
199518
199616
199717
199821
199922
200019
200111
200215
200325
200413
200513
200617
200723
200811
200916
201014
201110
201220
201319
201413
201519
201612
201717
201816
201919
202014
20217
202211
202310
202411