Boy · #4,001 in 2026

Hensel

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

Current Rank

#4,001

Peak Rank

#3,115 (1919)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1918

First Year

1930

Last Year

1919

Peak Year

#3115

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hensel

Hensel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1918, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1919, when 8 Hensels were born — ranking #3,115 that year. As of 2026, Hensel ranks #4,001 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 40 Hensels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s 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 Hensel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Hensel 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
Wensel
Hanzel
Henle
Hessel
Henschel
Hentschel
Henshall
Haenel
Hensler

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hensel

What does the name Hensel mean?

Hensel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1918. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hensel in 2026?

In 2026, Hensel ranks #4,001 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Hensel most popular?

Hensel reached its peak popularity in 1919, ranking #3,115 that year with 8 babies given the name.

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

Hensel has historically been most popular in Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Hensel.

Is Hensel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Hensel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hensel include Clemons, Carmie, Bossie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hensel

Hensel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 40 births in the dataset. Hensel's peak popularity came in 1919 when it ranked #3,115. Use the chart and map above to compare Hensel'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.