Name meaning & stats
Han
Han. 1,414 US babies since 1940, peak 2017. Notable Hans are 1.6× over-represented as writers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2017
1,414 US babies were named Han between 1940 and 2025.
Han around the world
- England & Wales: 96 babies since 1996, peak 2011, No. 4,975 in 2025
- Belgium: 108 babies since 1995, peak 1997
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Hans end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Writer | 1.6× | Medium · 11 people |
| Politician | 0.9× | Medium · 10 people |
| Actor | 1.3× | Low · 9 people |
| Professor | 1.0× | Low · 6 people |
Among notable men who are writers, Hans show up 1.6× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2017)