Hank is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1622 in 2002 with 74 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 776 births ranking #413. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 26,236 boys born was named Hank. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Hank is a brisk, sturdy short form of Henry and carries the same broad meaning of household rule. It feels casual, direct, and distinctly American in tone.
The name developed through nickname use and later became a full given name in its own right. Its appeal often lies in sounding plainspoken and dependable.