Name Wave #1 · November 1, 2026

Hannah

1900192019401960198020002020
Peak year
2000
Rank at peak
No. 2
Most babies
23,087 in 2000
Total since 1880
465,685

Hannah was at its most popular in 2000, when 13 per 1,000 American girls born that year got the name. That made it the No. 2 name for girls in 2000.

That was also the year with the most babies named Hannah: 23,087.

It was already in use when records began in 1880. Its final climb, from a tenth of its peak share to the top, took about 17 years.

By 2025 it had faded to 19% of its peak share. It ranked No. 56 for girls that year.

In total, 465,685 American girls were named Hannah between 1880 and 2025.

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