Hannah
Hannah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Favor, grace.
Origin and history
Hannah is traditionally a feminine name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Biblical name Channah meaning 'favor' or 'grace'. While overwhelmingly given to females in the U.S., it has seen rare recorded usage as a masculine given name throughout history. In contemporary times, male usage remains extremely rare and non-traditional.
Popularity in the United States
721 babies in the United States have been named Hannah since 1880. It ranks #3955 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1909.
States where it is most popular
- KY (60.6 %)
- DC (23.9 %)
- CA (7.7 %)
- FL (4.2 %)
- TX (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 154 |
| 1990-2000 | 209 |
| 2000-2010 | 268 |
| 2010-2019 | 61 |
| 2020-2029 | 18 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Hebrew root Ḥ-N-N, which relates to showing favor or being gracious.
- Hannah is one of the most popular palindromic given names, spelled the same backward and forward.
- Although predominantly female, U.S. birth records show over 700 males given the name Hannah since 1880.