Hannah
5 countries#56 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hannah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
466,406 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #56 · peaked in 2000 with 23,112 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
81,253 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #55 · peaked in 1996 with 6,392 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
66,176 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #89 · peaked in 1996 with 5,916 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
11,299 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #64 · peaked in 1994 with 505 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
5,110 births recorded 1973–2022 · currently #247 · peaked in 2021 with 319 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Rhône, Nord, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3,778 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #42 · peaked in 1998 with 233 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Hannah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #8 | — |
| 2007 | #9 | ↓1 |
| 2008 | #17 | ↓8 |
| 2009 | #23 | ↓6 |
| 2010 | #20 | ↑3 |
| 2011 | #25 | ↓5 |
| 2012 | #22 | ↑3 |
| 2013 | #23 | ↓1 |
| 2014 | #28 | ↓5 |
| 2015 | #28 | — |
| 2016 | #33 | ↓5 |
| 2017 | #32 | ↑1 |
| 2018 | #33 | ↓1 |
| 2019 | #32 | ↑1 |
| 2020 | #39 | ↓7 |
| 2021 | #44 | ↓5 |
| 2022 | #47 | ↓3 |
| 2023 | #48 | ↓1 |
| 2024 | #52 | ↓4 |
| 2025 | #56 | ↓4 |
Frequently asked questions about Hannah
Is Hannah a popular name?
Yes — Hannah currently ranks #56 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Hannah more common for boys or girls?
Hannah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Hannah most popular?
Hannah peaked in 2000 in United States, with 23,112 recorded births that year.
Is Hannah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Hannah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #96 in 1880 to #56 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Hannah?
At least 552,769 babies have been recorded with the name Hannah across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Hannah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hannah appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Hannah?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Hannah include Victoria, Sophie, Lillian, Leah.
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