Unisex · #7,567 in 2026

Suan

Current Rank
#7,567
Peak Rank
#4,490 (1968)
Total Babies
106
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #4,490 (106 total)
👦 Boy peak #8,129 (61 total)
👧As Girl Name
1947
First Year
1977
Last Year
1968
Peak Year
#4490
Peak Rank
106
Total Count
16
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1985
First Year
2021
Last Year
2014
Peak Year
#8129
Peak Rank
61
Total Count
9
Years Active

The Story of Suan

As a girl name

Suan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1947, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1968, when 10 Suans were born — ranking #4,490 that year. As of 2026, Suan ranks #7,567 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 106 Suans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Suan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1985, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 9 Suans were born — ranking #8,129 that year. As of 2026, Suan ranks #10,791 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 61 Suans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Suan

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Suan

What does the name Suan mean?
Suan is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1947. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Suan in 2026?
In 2026, Suan ranks #7,567 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Suan most popular?
Suan reached its peak popularity in 1968, ranking #4,490 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Suan a unisex name?
Yes — Suan is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 63% of Suans assigned female and 37% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Suan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Suan include Norina, Leianne, Trese. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Suan

Suan is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1947 and has accumulated 106 births in the dataset. Suan's peak popularity came in 1968 when it ranked #4,490. Use the chart and map above to compare Suan'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.