UK boy's name
Hannes
A masculine name of German origin, derived from Johannes, meaning "God is gracious".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hannes is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hannes popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 5 births.
This profile covers 25 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1996 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 25 living people in the UK are called Hannes. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hannes ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 5 boys were registered as Hannes.
- • About 25 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hannes as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4702
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
5 births
Estimated living
25
2026
Meaning
What does Hannes mean?
The given name Hannes is a variant of the name Johannes, which has its origins in the ancient Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." The name Johannes was later Latinized from the Greek form Ioannes during the spread of Christianity in Europe.
Hannes is primarily associated with German, Dutch, and Scandinavian cultures, where it emerged as a diminutive or nickname form of Johannes. It was particularly popular in these regions during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hannes can be found in medieval German records, where it was often spelled as "Hanns" or "Hans." The name gained widespread usage among commoners and nobles alike during this time.
In the 16th century, the name Hannes appeared in various literary works, such as the German folktales collected by the Brothers Grimm. For example, the character of "Hans im Glück" (Lucky Hans) in one of their stories illustrates the use of this name variation.
Notable historical figures who bore the name Hannes include Hannes Snellman (1914-1978), a Finnish writer and journalist known for his works on nature and environmental conservation. Another prominent figure was Hannes Kolehmainen (1889-1966), a Finnish long-distance runner who won multiple Olympic gold medals in the early 20th century.
In the realm of classical music, Hannes Meyer (1888-1954) was a Swiss architect and educator who had a significant influence on the Bauhaus movement in Germany. Additionally, Hannes Schneider (1890-1973) was an Austrian skier and instructor who played a crucial role in popularizing modern skiing techniques.
One of the most renowned individuals with this name was Hannes Alfvén (1908-1995), a Swedish physicist and Nobel laureate who made seminal contributions to the field of plasma physics and the study of cosmic phenomena such as the aurora borealis.
These examples illustrate the rich history and widespread use of the name Hannes across various cultures and disciplines throughout the centuries, reflecting its enduring popularity and significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hannes over time
The chart below shows babies named Hannes registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hannes, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hannes by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hannes was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4271 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3604 | 11 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2863 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Hannes
- Harry 141,693
- Henry 65,177
- Harrison 45,958
- Harvey 35,648
- Harley 22,095
- Hugo 18,779
- Hayden 12,622
- Hunter 10,350
- Hudson 9,104
- Hamza 8,564
- Hassan 5,982
- Hasan 3,599
FAQ
Hannes: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hannes in the UK right now?
In 2019, Hannes was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hannes most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 5 babies registered as Hannes in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hannes?
A masculine name of German origin, derived from Johannes, meaning "God is gracious".
How many people are called Hannes in the UK?
A total of 25 babies have been registered as Hannes across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.