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Hank

male

Meaning

"Home Ruler"

Commonly a diminutive of Henry, it has longstanding use in English and American contexts as an informal given name.

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Popularity History of Hank

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#425Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#425

Hank was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+19

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Hank Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Hank.

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Hanky
Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Hank

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Quick Facts

OriginGermanic
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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