Declining since 1999, #511 for girls today.
Popularity of Hanna since 1880
Babies named Hanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 240 |
| 1890s | 292 |
| 1900s | 217 |
| 1910s | 335 |
| 1920s | 259 |
| 1930s | 166 |
| 1940s | 163 |
| 1950s | 175 |
| 1960s | 211 |
| 1970s | 517 |
| 1980s | 2,873 |
| 1990s | 13,078 |
| 2000s | 13,512 |
| 2010s | 6,509 |
| 2020s | 3,458 |
Meaning & origin
Hanna is a concise spelling of the classic Hannah, sharing the same Hebrew roots meaning 'grace.' While the variant has never reached the top 100, it has maintained a steady presence since the 1880s. Hanna saw its peak popularity in 1998 (rank 511 in that year), and since 1999, its usage has been declining, reflecting a broader shift away from certain traditional names. The name is most popular in Nevada, New Mexico, and New York, suggesting regional preferences for shorter forms. Despite its gentle decline, Hanna remains a recognizable and straightforward choice that avoids the 'h' ending of its more common counterpart, offering a slightly streamlined alternative.
Hanna is a spelling variant of Hannah, originating from the Hebrew name Channah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. In the Old Testament, Hannah was the mother of the prophet Samuel. The name has been used in various forms across Europe, including Scandinavia and Germany, where Hanna has been a common spelling. In the United States, Hanna has seen consistent use since the 19th century, with a peak in popularity in the late 1990s.
Where Hanna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Hanna” around the world
Where Hanna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
495
babies in 2024
Ireland
15
babies in 2025
Quebec
8
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Han, Annie
Sibling names for Hanna
Names that share Hanna's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Emma, Leah, Grace, Sarah, Olivia, Greta, Lilli, Yohana, Magda, Rebecka, Arsema, Conny, Eryka, Tekla, Tsion, Feven, Kinga, Mahelet, Mahlet, Marga, Melat, Nardos, Estera, Zofia
Brothers: Samuel, Benjamin, Ethan, Jacob, Noah, Eduard, Carsten, Nicklas, Henryk, Jorgen, Kacper, Natnael, Szymon, Yohannes, Yonas, Abenezer, Dagmawi, Dawit, Fredi, Kirubel, Leul, Nikodem, Yacob, Frans, Kuba, Mikias, Nolawi
Names like Hanna
Names whose popularity has moved with Hanna's over the last 50 years.
