4,102births recorded
4Countries
2Variants
2025Peak · United States
#1634United States 2025
Hansel is a boy name family recorded 4,102 times in 4 countries since 1905. It ranks highest today in the United States (#1634 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 2025, at 4.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Hansel
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hansel | English | 3,636 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1634 | 2021 | ▲ 28 % |
| Hansel | English | 50 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | #1942 | 2014 | new |
| Hansel | English | 44 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2131 | 2025 | ▲ 170 % |
| Hansel | English | 15 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2023 | – |
| Hanzel | English | 357 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2676 | 2024 | ▲ 663 % |
How we grouped these names
- Hansel ↔ Hanzel — spelling variant
Questions about Hansel
How popular is the name Hansel?
In 2025 it ranked #1634 in the United States. Official registers record 4,102 births across 4 countries.
What is Hansel in other languages?
Hanzel (English).
When was Hansel most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 2025, at 4.9 births per 100,000.
Is Hansel a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Hansel is a boy name.