Chan
Pronunciation: [ ch-AN ]
Chan is a girl baby name. Ranked #64,486 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Chan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 212 babies have been named Chan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #64,486 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,486
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Chan
Chan is a girl name .
Is Chan a boy or girl name? Chan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #64,486 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #17,095. Chan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Chan is currently ranked #64,486 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Chan include Charlotte, Charlie, Charlee, Charli, Chaya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis