Hank
Hank is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Home ruler or ruler of the estate.
Origin and history
Hank originated as a short form of Henk, a Dutch diminutive of Hendrik, and later became a medieval English nickname for Henry or John. In the United States, it is widely recognized as a classic, rugged standalone name as well as a casual nickname. It has experienced a steady resurgence in contemporary U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
16,984 babies in the United States have been named Hank since 1880. It ranks #904 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #436.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.3 %)
- TX (11 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
- GA (4.3 %)
- FL (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 38 |
| 1920-1930 | 124 |
| 1930-1940 | 185 |
| 1940-1950 | 462 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,370 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,562 |
| 1970-1980 | 982 |
| 1980-1990 | 973 |
| 1990-2000 | 849 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,243 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,932 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,253 |
Famous people named Hank
- Hank Williams: Singer, Songwriter
- Hank Aaron: Athlete, Baseball Player
- Hank Azaria: Actor, Comedian
Fun facts
- Hank originated as a Dutch short form of Hendrik before becoming integrated into English as a nickname for Henry.
- The name became heavily associated with American country music through legendary singer-songwriter Hank Williams.