UK boy's name
Hanz
A masculine German diminutive form of Johannes, meaning "God is gracious".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hanz is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hanz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4333, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2007 to 2007. 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.
Hanz is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Hanz. 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 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hanz ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 boys were registered as Hanz.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hanz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4333
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Hanz mean?
The name Hanz originated from the Germanic language group, specifically from the Old High German name Hanuzzo. This name was derived from the root "han," which means "rooster" or "cock." The name Hanz emerged in the 8th or 9th century during the medieval period in regions that are now parts of modern-day Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hanz can be found in the Codex Sangallensis, a 9th-century manuscript from the Abbey of Saint Gall in Switzerland. In this manuscript, the name appears as "Hanuzzi," referring to a monk who lived in the abbey during that time.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Hanz became popular among the Germanic nobility and royalty. One notable figure was Hanz von Andernach, a German knight who participated in the Sixth Crusade in the 13th century. Another famous bearer of the name was Hanz Fugger (1531-1598), a wealthy German merchant and member of the influential Fugger family.
During the Renaissance period, the name Hanz gained prominence in the arts and literature. Hanz Holbein the Younger (1497-1543), a German painter and printmaker, was renowned for his portraits of European royalty and influential figures. Hanz Sachs (1494-1576), a German mastersinger and shoemaker, was also a celebrated poet and playwright during this time.
In the 18th century, Hanz Christian Andersen (1805-1875), the Danish author best known for his fairy tales, was one of the most famous bearers of the name. His stories, such as "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Little Mermaid," have become beloved classics worldwide.
Moving into the 19th century, Hanz von Bülow (1830-1894), a German conductor and pianist, was a influential figure in the world of classical music. He was a champion of the works of Richard Wagner and Johannes Brahms, and his interpretations of their compositions were highly acclaimed.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Hanz throughout history, demonstrating its enduring presence and significance across various fields and cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Hanz by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hanz 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4333 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Hanz
- 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
Hanz: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hanz in the UK right now?
In 2007, Hanz was ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hanz most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Hanz in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hanz?
A masculine German diminutive form of Johannes, meaning "God is gracious".
How many people are called Hanz in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Hanz across the 1 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.