Phan
Pronunciation: [ f-AN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Phan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 15 babies have been named Phan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Phan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,530 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,530
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Phan
Phan is a girl name .
Is Phan a boy or girl name? Phan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #58,530 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #21,643. Phan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Phan is currently ranked #58,530 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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