Hanako
ha-na-ko
US Popularity:16598
Origin:Japanese
Meaning:Flower child
Hanako is a girl's name of Japanese origin, meaning “flower child.” Derived from the Japanese boy name Hana, meaning “flower,” this beautiful name has idyllic qualities and is a lovely choice for nature lovers. But even better for those invested in the spooktacular, Hanako is also the name of a popular figure from Japanese urban legend, Hanako of the Toilet. This ghostly little girl is said to haunt school bathrooms and will answer if you call her name. Whether you prefer to embrace the flower child meaning or wish to embrace the eerie side of this title, baby Hanako will undoubtedly rock this name with pride!
How Popular Is The Name Hanako?
U.S. Births
Overall:Hanako is currently #16598 in U.S. births
Girl:Hanako is currently #9778 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
#9778
in 2024
+ 2926
from 2022
Sources
Japanese Names .info, Hanako
Behind the Name, Hanako, April 2021
Japanese Given Names by Ivona Barešová, pg. 237
Japanese Names .info, Hana
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