Hannah sits comfortably in the UK charts at #107 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#107
US Rank #52
About the Name Hannah
Hannah is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 32 places over five years. Its high point was #6 in 1996, and it now sits at #107. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 28 of the last 29 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
Hannah is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #52, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Hannah
Unlikely. With around 443 UK babies named Hannah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hannah in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Hannah has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 32 places in the last five years. Its peak was #6 in 1996. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Hannah is more popular in the US (#52) than in the UK (#107). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Hannah include: Hannah Quinlivan — Hannah Quinlivan or Jen Wu (武誼蓁; 武谊蓁; Wǔ Yìzhēn), known professionally as Kun Ling (昆凌; Kūn Líng), is an Australian-Taiwanese actress and model.; Hannah Spencer — Hannah Kathrine Spencer is a British Green Party politician and tradesperson who has served as the member of Parliament (MP) for Gorton and Denton since the...; Hannah Gadsby — Hannah Gadsby is an Australian comedian, writer, author and actor..
Hannah ranks #52 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
443
UK babies named Hannah (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↓ 32 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Hannah
Likely around 1 other Hannah in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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