Hansel
3 countries#1634 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hansel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,636 births recorded 1905–2025 · currently #1634 · peaked in 2021 with 134 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Georgia, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
48 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 2011 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
48 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 2011 with 5 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
6 births recorded 1992–2017 · peaked in 1992 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Hansel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3524 | — |
| 2007 | #3591 | ↓67 |
| 2008 | #2788 | ↑803 |
| 2009 | #3551 | ↓763 |
| 2010 | #4517 | ↓966 |
| 2011 | #4509 | ↑8 |
| 2012 | #2811 | ↑1698 |
| 2013 | #1578 | ↑1233 |
| 2014 | #1355 | ↑223 |
| 2015 | #1717 | ↓362 |
| 2016 | #1975 | ↓258 |
| 2017 | #1871 | ↑104 |
| 2018 | #2300 | ↓429 |
| 2019 | #1917 | ↑383 |
| 2020 | #1778 | ↑139 |
| 2021 | #1372 | ↑406 |
| 2022 | #1504 | ↓132 |
| 2023 | #1711 | ↓207 |
| 2024 | #1661 | ↑50 |
| 2025 | #1634 | ↑27 |
Frequently asked questions about Hansel
Is Hansel a popular name?
Yes — Hansel currently ranks #1634 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Hansel more common for boys or girls?
Hansel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Hansel most popular?
Hansel peaked in 2021 in United States, with 134 recorded births that year.
Is Hansel rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Hansel’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #919 in 1905 to #1634 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Hansel?
At least 3,690 babies have been recorded with the name Hansel across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Hansel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hansel appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Hansel?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Hansel include Granger, Guy, Hiram, Jyaire.
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