How old is someone named Hank?
The average Hank is 24 years old.
Half of all living Hanks are between 6 and 40. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Hanks are much younger than 24.
When was Hank popular?
Most of the Hanks in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2025 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 11 | 0 |
| 1910s | 38 | 0 |
| 1920s | 124 | 0 |
| 1930s | 185 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 462 | 210 |
| 1950s | 1,370 | 910 |
| 1960s | 1,562 | 1,300 |
| 1970s | 982 | 880 |
| 1980s | 973 | 910 |
| 1990s | 849 | 820 |
| 2000s | 1,243 | 1,200 |
| 2010s | 4,932 | 4,900 |
| 2020s | 4,253 | 4,200 |
How many Hanks are still alive?
About 15,000 Hanks are alive in the US today. That's 90% of the roughly 17,000 babies named Hank since 1908.
Nearly every Hank ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Hank?
About half of living Hanks are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Hank an old name?
Not really. Hank is younger than 62 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Hank will be 26 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Hank a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Hanks are men.
Names the same age as Hank
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Hank's name twin is Nora. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Nora's age curve is the closest match to Hank's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Hank
How old is the average Hank?
The average Hank in the US is 24 years old. The median is 12, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Hank?
About 15,000 Hanks are alive in the US today, out of roughly 17,000 babies given the name since 1908.
When was the name Hank most popular?
In 2025, when about 780 baby boys were named Hank.
Is Hank a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 53% of living Hanks are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this