Hank Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationHank / /hæŋk/German; English
Meaning
German: Ruler of the home; English: Diminutive of Henry
Historical & Cultural Background
Hank is often considered a diminutive form of Henry, which has roots in Germanic languages. The name Henry was popularized by various kings in England and has been a common name throughout history. Hank gained popularity in the United States in the 20th century as a standalone name. It is often associated with a friendly, down-to-earth persona.
Trend Summary
Hank has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable resurgence in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Hankey
International Variants
- Henri (French)
- Heinrich (German)
Famous people named Hank
Hank Aaron was a professional baseball player known for breaking Babe Ruth's home run record.
Hank Williams was a famous American country music singer-songwriter.
Hank Azaria is an American actor and voice actor known for his work on 'The Simpsons.'.
Hank Green is an American entrepreneur and author, known for his educational YouTube channels.
Fictional characters named Hank
Hank Pym is a character in Marvel Comics, known as Ant-Man.
Hank Moody is the protagonist in the television series 'Californication.'.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hank was first seen in the United States in 1908. Hank has ranked as high as #704 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Georgia, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Hank has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Hank (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 54 | |
| TX | 51 | |
| OH | 35 | |
| NC | 34 | |
| MO | 33 | |
| IN | 30 | |
| TN | 28 | |
| MN | 28 | |
| UT | 25 | |
| IA | 24 | |
| MI | 24 | |
| GA | 23 | |
| WA | 23 | |
| IL | 22 | |
| FL | 21 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1924 | 20 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1927 | 21 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 17 |
| 1932 | 16 |
| 1933 | 17 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 21 |
| 1936 | 25 |
| 1937 | 22 |
| 1938 | 18 |
| 1939 | 28 |
| 1940 | 26 |
| 1941 | 22 |
| 1942 | 32 |
| 1943 | 39 |
| 1944 | 30 |
| 1945 | 40 |
| 1946 | 61 |
| 1947 | 76 |
| 1948 | 70 |
| 1949 | 66 |
| 1950 | 84 |
| 1951 | 103 |
| 1952 | 104 |
| 1953 | 155 |
| 1954 | 174 |
| 1955 | 121 |
| 1956 | 167 |
| 1957 | 156 |
| 1958 | 147 |
| 1959 | 159 |
| 1960 | 155 |
| 1961 | 154 |
| 1962 | 148 |
| 1963 | 177 |
| 1964 | 186 |
| 1965 | 187 |
| 1966 | 158 |
| 1967 | 147 |
| 1968 | 133 |
| 1969 | 117 |
| 1970 | 154 |
| 1971 | 111 |
| 1972 | 108 |
| 1973 | 104 |
| 1974 | 117 |
| 1975 | 97 |
| 1976 | 76 |
| 1977 | 83 |
| 1978 | 63 |
| 1979 | 70 |
| 1980 | 93 |
| 1981 | 101 |
| 1982 | 84 |
| 1983 | 111 |
| 1984 | 97 |
| 1985 | 87 |
| 1986 | 94 |
| 1987 | 109 |
| 1988 | 99 |
| 1989 | 100 |
| 1990 | 95 |
| 1991 | 95 |
| 1992 | 115 |
| 1993 | 88 |
| 1994 | 67 |
| 1995 | 86 |
| 1996 | 74 |
| 1997 | 84 |
| 1998 | 89 |
| 1999 | 56 |
| 2000 | 82 |
| 2001 | 79 |
| 2002 | 74 |
| 2003 | 89 |
| 2004 | 134 |
| 2005 | 141 |
| 2006 | 135 |
| 2007 | 158 |
| 2008 | 181 |
| 2009 | 170 |
| 2010 | 266 |
| 2011 | 336 |
| 2012 | 346 |
| 2013 | 390 |
| 2014 | 448 |
| 2015 | 533 |
| 2016 | 633 |
| 2017 | 680 |
| 2018 | 647 |
| 2019 | 653 |
| 2020 | 616 |
| 2021 | 716 |
| 2022 | 700 |
| 2023 | 699 |
| 2024 | 739 |