Feminine dossier · first seen 1915
Hanako
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1921
Peak births
19
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Hanako
How many people are named Hanako?
An estimated 188 living Americans are named Hanako.
How rare is Hanako?
Hanako is very rare among babies today, with 10 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 47.4% from its 1921 peak.
How old is the typical Hanako?
The median age of a living American named Hanako is approximately 23 years, with most bearers falling between 12 and 29 years old.
Is Hanako still popular?
Yes — Hanako is currently rising in popularity, with 10 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.3× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Hanako most common?
Hanako has its strongest geographic signal in Hawaii, where it appears 218.2× more often than the national baseline.
1915Peak 19212025
Peak year
1921
Decline from peak
47.4%
2025
10
All-time
397