Hanzel
Every Hanzel since 1987 — 357 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hanzel
Hanzel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,691 in 2025 with 48 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 357 American babies have been named Hanzel. Its peak came in 2024, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hanzel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hanzel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | #2,691 |
| 2024 | 49 | #2,683 |
| 2023 | 29 | #3,830 |
| 2022 | 20 | #4,907 |
| 2021 | 19 | #4,988 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,422 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,334 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,113 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10,081 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,379 |
| 2015 | 7 | #9,924 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,564 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,755 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,400 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9,047 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10,041 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,541 |
| 2008 | 5 | #13,239 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,435 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,011 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,074 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,001 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,185 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,537 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hanzel in 2025?
Hanzel ranked #2,691 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 48 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hanzel?
357 babies have been named Hanzel in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hanzel most popular?
Hanzel peaked in 2024, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Hanzel a boy or girl name?
Hanzel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hanzel rising or falling?
Hanzel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.