Girl · #6,086 in 2026

Gwan

Hwang or Whang is a Korean family name. Today, Hwangs comprise approximately 1.4% of the Korean population. The South Korean census in the year 2000 found that there were 644,294 Hwangs with over 68 Bon-gwan family clans, making it the 16th most common last name in the country.

Current Rank
#6,086
Peak Rank
#6,086 (1957)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1957
First Year
1957
Last Year
1957
Peak Year
#6086
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Gwan

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Hwang or Whang is a Korean family name. Today, Hwangs comprise approximately 1.4% of the Korean population. The South Korean census in the year 2000 found that there were 644,294 Hwangs with over 68 Bon-gwan family clans, making it the 16th most common last name in the country.

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Origin & history
The Korean Hwang surname originates from a Chinese Han dynasty 's diplomatic ambassador to Vietnam , named Hwang Rak (황락,黃洛). Hwang Rak is recorded in AD 28 as having become lost at sea during a voyage from China to Vietnam , and instead having arrived in Korea during the Silla dynasty . Hwang Rak arrived at a place in Korea called Pyeong-Hae (평해,平海), located in the Eastern province of GyeongSang-BukDo, as currently known in South Korea. Upon settling in Pyeong-Hae, Hwang Rak naturalized as a Silla citizen and became the first progenitor of the last name Hwang (황) in Korea. His grave is locate

The Story of Gwan

Gwan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1957, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1957, when 5 Gwans were born — ranking #6,086 that year. As of 2026, Gwan ranks #6,086 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Gwans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Gwan

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Hwang Ah-hyeon (born 2001), South Korean professional footballer
  • Hwang Bo-ra (born 1983), South Korean actress
  • Hwang Boreum , South Korean writer
  • Hwang Bo-reum-byeol (born 1999), South Korean actress and model
  • Hwang Byeong-geun (born 1994), South Korean footballer
  • Hwang Byeong-gwan (1919–1952), South Korean wrestler
  • Hwang Byung-dae (born 1960), South Korean skier
  • Hwang Byungki (1936–2018), South Korean musician

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Names that sound like Gwan

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gwan

What does the name Gwan mean?
Hwang or Whang is a Korean family name. Today, Hwangs comprise approximately 1.4% of the Korean population. The South Korean census in the year 2000 found that there were 644,294 Hwangs with over 68 Bon-gwan family clans, making it the 16th most common last name in the country.
How popular is Gwan in 2026?
In 2026, Gwan ranks #6,086 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Gwan most popular?
Gwan reached its peak popularity in 1957, ranking #6,086 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Gwan a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Gwan is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Gwan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gwan include Althelia, Arnitha, Bernalee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Gwan

Gwan is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1957 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Gwan's peak popularity came in 1957 when it ranked #6,086. Use the chart and map above to compare Gwan'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.