Hans
Hans is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Hans originated as a German and Scandinavian diminutive of Johannes, the Germanic form of John. It has a long history in Northern Europe and has been continuously used in the United States since at least the late 19th century. Today, it remains a recognizable classic with traditional European roots.
Popularity in the United States
15,677 babies in the United States have been named Hans since 1880. It ranks #946 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1200.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.7 %)
- NY (14.3 %)
- MN (7.6 %)
- WI (6.9 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 253 |
| 1890-1900 | 206 |
| 1900-1910 | 174 |
| 1910-1920 | 662 |
| 1920-1930 | 741 |
| 1930-1940 | 790 |
| 1940-1950 | 535 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,279 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,333 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,193 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,871 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,532 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,181 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,137 |
| 2020-2029 | 790 |
Famous people named Hans
- Hans Christian Andersen: Author, Poet
- Hans Zimmer: Composer, Producer
Fun facts
- Hans Christian Andersen was a famous Danish author known world-wide for his fairy tales.
- Although used as an independent name for centuries, Hans originated as a pet form of Johannes.