Han
Han is a boy's name of Chinese origin.
Meaning
Depending on the origin, it means 'courageous' or 'river' (Chinese), 'gracious' (Hebrew root), or 'God is gracious' (as a variant of Hans/John).
Origin and history
Han is a name with primary roots in Chinese culture, where it can mean 'courageous', 'bold', or refer to the Han River and Han dynasty depending on the character used. It also occurs as a short form of Hans in Germanic traditions, or as a Hebrew name meaning 'gracious'. In the United States, it remains a rare given name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
768 babies in the United States have been named Han since 1880. It ranks #3908 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1780.
States where it is most popular
- CA (87.4 %)
- NY (8.7 %)
- FL (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 42 |
| 1980-1990 | 118 |
| 1990-2000 | 124 |
| 2000-2010 | 127 |
| 2010-2019 | 204 |
| 2020-2029 | 147 |
Famous people named Han
- Han Han: Author, Director
Fun facts
- The name is widely recognized globally through the iconic Star Wars character Han Solo.
- Han functions as a common surname and given name in East Asia as well as a short given name in Western cultures.