Hank Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Hank is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Hank?
Hank is spelled H-A-N-K. The name has 4 letters.
Hank at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Hank is commonly understood as a diminutive form of Henry, which means “home ruler” derived from Germanic elements.
- Origin
- Hank is used as a short form of Henry in English-speaking countries.
- Pronunciation
- HANK · 1 syllable
Hank Popularity in 2025
Rank#413
Recorded Births776
- Boys usage rose 12 places to #413 and recorded 32 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Hank Mean?
Hank is commonly understood as a diminutive form of Henry, which means “home ruler” derived from Germanic elements.
Origin: Hank is used as a short form of Henry in English-speaking countries.
How Do You Pronounce Hank?
PronunciationHANK
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Hank?
- History
- Hank has been used as a diminutive of Henry in English-speaking cultures.
Hank Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 776 | #413 |
| 2024 | Boys | 744 | #425 |
| 2023 | Boys | 700 | #444 |
| 2022 | Boys | 700 | #445 |
| 2021 | Boys | 717 | #434 |
| 2020 | Boys | 616 | #481 |
| 2019 | Boys | 653 | #458 |
| 2018 | Boys | 647 | #457 |
| 2017 | Boys | 680 | #451 |
| 2016 | Boys | 633 | #486 |
| 2015 | Boys | 533 | #535 |
| 2014 | Boys | 448 | #603 |
| 2013 | Boys | 390 | #632 |
| 2012 | Boys | 346 | #683 |
| 2011 | Boys | 336 | #691 |
| 2010 | Boys | 266 | #806 |
| 2009 | Boys | 170 | #1,091 |
| 2008 | Boys | 181 | #1,046 |
| 2007 | Boys | 158 | #1,132 |
| 2006 | Boys | 135 | #1,239 |
| 2005 | Boys | 141 | #1,143 |
| 2004 | Boys | 134 | #1,163 |
| 2003 | Boys | 89 | #1,466 |
| 2002 | Boys | 74 | #1,620 |
When Was Hank Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
776 recorded births
National rank #413
2024 · Boys
744 recorded births
National rank #425
2021 · Boys
717 recorded births
National rank #434
2023 · Boys
700 recorded births
National rank #444
Where Hank Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MT | #91 | 13 |
| SD | #145 | 9 |
| NE | #167 | 17 |
| UT | #170 | 32 |
| ND | #170 | 7 |
| WI | #192 | 32 |
| MN | #208 | 31 |
| WV | #227 | 8 |