Hannah
Hannah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Favor, grace, or graciousness.
Origin and history
Hannah is a classic name of Hebrew origin meaning favor or grace. It has long been a staple in English-speaking countries and experienced a major revival in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. In the United States, it remains a consistently popular choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
465,685 babies in the United States have been named Hannah since 1880. It ranks #72 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #47.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.6 %)
- TX (7.4 %)
- NY (4.9 %)
- OH (4.8 %)
- PA (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 2,480 |
| 1890-1900 | 3,021 |
| 1900-1910 | 2,605 |
| 1910-1920 | 4,465 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,811 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,126 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,777 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,447 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,369 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,544 |
| 1980-1990 | 32,702 |
| 1990-2000 | 158,818 |
| 2000-2010 | 155,784 |
| 2010-2019 | 64,506 |
| 2020-2029 | 26,230 |
Famous people named Hannah
- Hannah Arendt: Political theorist, Philosopher
- Hannah Waddingham: Actress, Singer
- Hannah Storm: Journalist, Television anchor
Nicknames
Han, Hannie
Fun facts
- Hannah is one of the most well-known palindromic names, spelled the same forward and backward.
- Hannah ranked among the top 10 most popular female names in the United States throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s.