Everything about the name HANZ

Meaning, origin, history

Hanz is a name of German origin and it means "grace of God." It is a variant spelling of the name Hans, which is also of German origin and has the same meaning. The name Hanz is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages, but its use became more widespread during the Renaissance period. Today, Hanz is still a popular name in Germany and other German-speaking countries, but it is less commonly used elsewhere around the world. Despite its limited popularity outside of German-speaking regions, the name Hanz has a rich history and meaningful signification that continues to appeal to parents looking for unique names for their children.

See also

German

Popularity of the name HANZ since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

Based on the statistics provided, we can observe that the name Hanz has experienced varied popularity over several decades in the United States.

The highest number of births with the name Hanz occurred relatively recently, with a peak of 11 births recorded in both 2017 and 2022. This suggests that the name may be gaining popularity among parents in recent years.

Prior to this, there was another peak in 2010 with 10 births recorded, indicating that the name may have had some popularity around a decade ago as well.

However, the majority of the data shows that the name Hanz has typically been quite rare, with only 5 or fewer babies being named Hanz in any given year from 1973 to 2006, and again from 2011 to 2016. This suggests that the name may not have been a popular choice for parents during these periods.

It's also worth noting that there was a slight increase in popularity between 2020 and 2023, with 7 births recorded in 2020, followed by another peak of 11 births in 2021, and then a decline to 6 births in 2023.

Overall, while the name Hanz has not been particularly common over the years, it does appear to have experienced some fluctuations in popularity since the 1970s.