NAME PROFILE
Hansel
Hansel is a diminutive form of the name Hans, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' The name evokes an image of kindness and cleverness, often associated with fairy tales and adventures.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,636 |
| Gender | Male (34% / 66%) |
| Peak year | 2014 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | German, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 26%NY — 25%GA — 20%FL — 15%TX — 14%
Notable People
Hansel and Gretel (Fairy Tale) · Hans Zimmer (Composer, *The Lion King*) · Hans Christian Andersen (Author, known for fairy tales) · Hans Albrecht Bethe (Physicist, Nobel Prize winner) · Hans Geiger (Physicist, known for Geiger counter)
Nicknames & Diminutives
HanHansi
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