Boy · #2,607 in 2026

Hanzel

Name: Popularity of the name Hanzel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Hanzel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,607

Peak Rank

#2,607 (2026)

Total Babies

407

5-Yr Trend

+238%

1987

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#2607

Peak Rank

407

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hanzel

Hanzel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1987, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 51 Hanzels were born — ranking #2,607 that year. As of 2026, Hanzel ranks #2,607 for baby boys with 51 births, rising sharply (+238% over the past five years). In total, more than 407 Hanzels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Hanzel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Hanzel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Hansel
Hansell
Henzel
Hensel
Hazell
Hanel
Haniel
Wenzel
Handle
Hassle
Hazel
Handel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hanzel

What does the name Hanzel mean?

Hanzel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1987. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hanzel in 2026?

In 2026, Hanzel ranks #2,607 among boys' names in the U.S., with 51 babies given the name that year.

When was Hanzel most popular?

Hanzel reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #2,607 that year with 51 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Hanzel most popular?

Hanzel has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, Tennessee, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Hanzel.

Is Hanzel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Hanzel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Hanzel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hanzel include Felis, Kennett, Kenard. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hanzel

Hanzel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 407 births in the dataset. Hanzel's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #2,607. Use the chart and map above to compare Hanzel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.