Hank
/?hæ?k/ · 1 syllable
♂ Male ◎ Germanic ◈ 1 syllable
"Home ruler, estate ruler"

From Germanic

Hank means ruler of the home or estate ruler — a diminutive of Henry, from the Germanic. Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's home run record — 755, the most sacred number in baseball. Hank Williams IS country music's most legendary. King of the Hill's Hank Hill IS the most American character. Four letters of Aaron-755, Williams-legend, and the most American character.

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Hank at a glance
MeaningHome ruler, estate ruler
OriginGermanic
GenderMale
Syllables1
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#462
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Why parents love Hank
  • Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's record — 755 home runs.
  • 755 is baseball's most sacred number.
  • Hank Williams IS country's most legendary.
  • King of the Hill's Hank IS the most American.
  • Four letters with the most American sound: HANK.
The vibe of Hank
ruler of homeHenryGermanicAaron755home run recordWilliamscountryKing of the Hill
Origin & history of Hank
Germanic Heinrich (estate ruler) Henry diminutive Hank
1
Germanic roots
Hank is a diminutive of Henry. Aaron broke Ruth's record (755). Williams IS country legend. King of the Hill's Hank IS the most American.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Diminutive; Hank Aaron (1934–2021); Williams (1923–1953).
3
Today
Hank remains a beloved choice, ranking #462 in the US. 16,204 babies have been named Hank since 1908.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Hank?
2024 peak year
Hank reached its widest reach during the 2020s. In 2024, 739 babies received the name (ranked #425). In the present decade it sits around #462, with about 662 babies given the name annually. Hank's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 16,204 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
739 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #425)
662 Avg. per year
(last decade)
6,620 Total registrations
last 10 years
16,204 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #462) Popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Hank
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.

Hank's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — record-breaking leadership. People named Hank tend to be American, legendary, and gifted at being 755, country's greatest, AND the most American.

755 AND country's greatest AND most American
Aaron-record
Williams-legend
Hill-American
Four-letter
H8
A1
N5
K2
Sum: 16 → Life path 7
Personality of Hank
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Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
📚
Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
🌙
Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
🦋
Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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