Rising since 2015, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Hanny since 2004
Babies named Hanny per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 26 |
| 2020s | 101 |
Meaning & origin
Hanny is a sweet, underused nickname-turned-given name. As of 2025, it ranked 7,133 in the U.S., with only about 1 in 107,151 babies receiving the name. Its popularity has been steadily rising since 2015, and it peaked in 2024. Hanny has not been recorded in any top state rankings, reflecting its rarity. The name derives from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace,' and has been used as an independent name in English since the 19th century. Hanny offers a familiar feel with a fresh, friendly sound.
Hanny is a diminutive of Hannah, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Channah (חַנָּה), meaning 'favor' or 'grace.' In the Bible, Hannah was the mother of the prophet Samuel. Hanny has been used as an independent given name in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, though it remains relatively uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Han, Annie
Sibling names for Hanny
Names that share Hanny's style, for a brother or sister.
