Hang

Girl name

Hang has been given to 382 babies in the U.S. since 1977. It peaked in 1984.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

382

Peak year

1984 (45 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1977

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Hang — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Hankboy

16,984 babies since 1908

Hansboy

15,682 babies since 1880

Hanagirl

13,018 babies since 1912

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Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Hang.

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Jessciagirl

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Quyengirl

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Genesegirl

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Tarikagirl

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Yaninagirl

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Chasitigirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Hang?

Hang has been given to 382 babies in the U.S. since 1977. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Hang peak?

Hang peaked in 1984, when 45 babies were given the name.

Is Hang a girl or boy name?

Hang is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Hang are girls).

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