Hansel Name Popularity and Statistics
Hansel is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Hansel?
Hansel is spelled H-A-N-S-E-L. The name has 6 letters.
Hansel Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,634
Recorded Births103
- Boys usage rose 27 places to #1,634 and recorded 2 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.
Hansel 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 | 103 | #1,634 |
| 2024 | Boys | 101 | #1,661 |
| 2023 | Boys | 98 | #1,711 |
| 2022 | Boys | 120 | #1,504 |
| 2021 | Boys | 134 | #1,372 |
| 2020 | Boys | 85 | #1,778 |
| 2019 | Boys | 77 | #1,917 |
| 2018 | Boys | 58 | #2,300 |
| 2017 | Boys | 78 | #1,871 |
| 2016 | Boys | 73 | #1,975 |
| 2015 | Boys | 90 | #1,717 |
| 2014 | Boys | 126 | #1,355 |
| 2013 | Boys | 98 | #1,578 |
| 2012 | Boys | 42 | #2,811 |
| 2011 | Boys | 21 | #4,509 |
| 2010 | Boys | 21 | #4,517 |
| 2009 | Boys | 30 | #3,551 |
| 2008 | Boys | 43 | #2,788 |
| 2007 | Boys | 29 | #3,591 |
| 2006 | Boys | 29 | #3,524 |
| 2005 | Boys | 28 | #3,447 |
| 2004 | Boys | 21 | #4,129 |
| 2003 | Boys | 18 | #4,426 |
| 2002 | Boys | 16 | #4,703 |
When Was Hansel 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.
2021 · Boys
134 recorded births
National rank #1,372
2014 · Boys
126 recorded births
National rank #1,355
2022 · Boys
120 recorded births
National rank #1,504
2025 · Boys
103 recorded births
National rank #1,634
Where Hansel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #915 | 6 |
| FL | #1,009 | 13 |
| TX | #1,012 | 23 |
| GA | #1,216 | 6 |
| CA | #1,998 | 7 |