Boy · #3,096 in 2026

Blan

Name: Popularity of the name Blan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Blan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,096

Peak Rank

#3,096 (1947)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1921

First Year

1947

Last Year

1947

Peak Year

#3096

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Blan

Blan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1921, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1947, when 7 Blans were born — ranking #3,096 that year. As of 2026, Blan ranks #3,096 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Blans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Blan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Blan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Blown
Blam
Blaine
Blin
Blain
Blane
Blayne
Blinn
Plan
Blame
Bloom
Bling

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Blan

What does the name Blan mean?

Blan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1921. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Blan in 2026?

In 2026, Blan ranks #3,096 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Blan most popular?

Blan reached its peak popularity in 1947, ranking #3,096 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Blan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Blan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Blan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Blan include Lot, Amasa, Benjman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Blan

Blan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 22 births in the dataset. Blan's peak popularity came in 1947 when it ranked #3,096. Use the chart and map above to compare Blan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.