How old is someone named Hanna?
The average Hanna is 24 years old.
Half of all living Hannas are between 17 and 30.
When was Hanna popular?
Hanna rose fast and peaked in 2000, then faded almost as fast. 53% of all Hannas were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 217 | 0 |
| 1910s | 335 | 0 |
| 1920s | 259 | 0 |
| 1930s | 166 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 163 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 175 | 140 |
| 1960s | 211 | 190 |
| 1970s | 517 | 490 |
| 1980s | 2,912 | 2,800 |
| 1990s | 13,118 | 13,000 |
| 2000s | 13,541 | 13,000 |
| 2010s | 6,533 | 6,500 |
| 2020s | 3,458 | 3,400 |
How many Hannas are still alive?
About 40,000 Hannas are alive in the US today. That's 95% of the roughly 42,000 babies named Hanna since 1880.
Nearly every Hanna ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Hanna?
About half of living Hannas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 2%
- Millennial 26%
- Gen Z 52%
- Gen Alpha 20%
Is Hanna an old name?
Not really. Hanna is younger than 62 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Hanna will be 41 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Hanna a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.7% of living Hannas are women.
Names the same age as Hanna
NAME TWIN
Hanna's name twin is Yasmine. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Yasmine's age curve is the closest match to Hanna's: 92% alike.
Other spellings: Hannah (25) · Hana (19)
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Questions about the name Hanna
How old is the average Hanna?
The average Hanna in the US is 24 years old. The median is 25, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Hanna?
About 40,000 Hannas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 42,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Hanna most popular?
In 2000, when about 1,900 baby girls were named Hanna.
Is Hanna a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 52% of living Hannas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
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