Name meaning & stats
Hanako
Hanako. 191 US babies since 1940, peak 1997. Notable Hanakos are 1.6× over-represented as actors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1997
191 US babies were named Hanako between 1940 and 2025.
Hanako around the world
- France: 20 babies since 1900, peak 2013
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Hanakos end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.6× | Low · 9 people |
| Singer | 1.4× | Low · 4 people |
| Model | 1.4× | Low · 3 people |
| Politician | 0.9× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable women who are actors, Hanakos 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 1997)