20,829births recorded
17Countries
1Variants
1984Peak · Austria
#244Germany (large cities) 2025
Hans is a boy name family recorded 20,829 times in 17 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Germany's large cities (#244 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Austria in 1984, at 98.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Hans
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hans | German | 15,682 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1323 | 1885 | ▲ 35 % |
| Hans | German | 2,215 | 🇫🇷 France | #5343 | 1943 | ▼ 58 % |
| Hans | German | 659 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | #1721 | 1939 | ▲ 138 % |
| Hans | German | 569 | 🇦🇹 Austria | #720 | 1984 | new |
| Hans | German | 454 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1123 | 1957 | new |
| Hans | German | 223 | 🇩🇪 Germany (large cities) | #244 | 2025 | – |
Questions about Hans
How popular is the name Hans?
In 2025 it ranked #244 in Germany's large cities. Official registers record 20,829 births across 17 countries.
When was Hans most popular?
It peaked in Austria in 1984, at 98.9 births per 100,000.
Is Hans a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Hans is a boy name.