How old is someone named Hans?
The average Hans is 41 years old.
Half of all living Hanses are between 25 and 58.
When was Hans popular?
Hans is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 1970.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 174 | 0 |
| 1910s | 662 | 0 |
| 1920s | 741 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 790 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 535 | 220 |
| 1950s | 1,279 | 860 |
| 1960s | 2,338 | 1,900 |
| 1970s | 2,193 | 2,000 |
| 1980s | 1,871 | 1,800 |
| 1990s | 1,532 | 1,500 |
| 2000s | 1,181 | 1,200 |
| 2010s | 1,137 | 1,100 |
| 2020s | 790 | 780 |
How many Hanses are still alive?
About 11,000 Hanses are alive in the US today. That's 72% of the roughly 16,000 babies named Hans since 1880.
Most Hanses ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Hans?
About one in four living Hanses are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Is Hans an old name?
Somewhat. Hans is older than 67 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Hans will be 45 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Hans a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Hanses are men.
Names the same age as Hans
NAME TWIN
Hans's name twin is Susanna. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Susanna's age curve is the closest match to Hans's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Hans
How old is the average Hans?
The average Hans in the US is 41 years old. The median is 43, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Hans?
About 11,000 Hanses are alive in the US today, out of roughly 16,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Hans most popular?
In 1970, when about 270 baby boys were named Hans.
Is Hans a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 28% of living Hanses, but the name spans several generations.
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