Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Kwan

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

Current Rank

#12,323

Peak Rank

#2,134 (1975)

Total Babies

530

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

1976

Last Year

1970

Peak Year

#6362

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kwan

Kwan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1969, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 21 Kwans were born — ranking #2,134 that year. As of 2026, Kwan ranks #12,323 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 530 Kwans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kwan

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

Kwon
Quon
Kuan
Quan
Cuon
Queen
Quinn
Qualm
Quin
Quine
Quam
Quean

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kwan

What does the name Kwan mean?

Kwan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1969. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kwan in 2026?

In 2026, Kwan ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kwan most popular?

Kwan reached its peak popularity in 1975, ranking #2,134 that year with 21 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kwan most popular?

Kwan has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kwan.

Is Kwan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kwan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kwan include Sheron, Akbar, Frederik. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kwan

Kwan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1969 and has accumulated 530 births in the dataset. Kwan's peak popularity came in 1975 when it ranked #2,134. Use the chart and map above to compare Kwan'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.