Hanako
Hanako is a girl baby name. Ranked #11,548 in the US, popular nicknames include Han, Hay, and Hanie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Hanako is a girl name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Hanako often also consider Florentina, Cieyana, Kayora .
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Historical Record
Hanako first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 181 babies have been named Hanako in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hanako is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #11,548 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,548
- Total SSA Count
- 10
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Hanako
Hanako is a girl name .
Hanako is currently ranked #11,548 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hanako include Han, Hay, Hanie, and Hanaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Hanako include Hana, Hanan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis