Declining since 1992, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Hannan since 1978
Babies named Hannan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 0 |
| 1980s | 53 | 0 |
| 1990s | 159 | 22 |
| 2000s | 133 | 44 |
| 2010s | 84 | 36 |
| 2020s | 38 | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Hannan has been in use in the United States since 1978, though its rank of 14,942 in 2025 places it among rarer choices, with only about 1 in 321,453 newborns receiving the name. It reached its peak popularity in 1998 and has since seen a gradual decline, with usage trajectory falling since 1992. The name carries strong cultural resonance in Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities, reflecting a divine attribute of mercy. Its unisex appeal may contribute to its steady, if modest, presence on the American naming landscape.
Hannan derives from the Arabic root ḥ-n-n, conveying tenderness and mercy. It appears as a divine attribute in Islamic tradition, where Al-Hannan is one of the names of God. Historically used in both Arabic and Persian cultures, the name has spread across Muslim-majority regions and is increasingly chosen in Western countries as a unisex name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Han, Hanny, Nani
Variants: Hanin, Hannane
Sibling names for Hannan
Names that share Hannan's style, for a brother or sister.
