Chan
Pronunciation: [ ch-AN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Chan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 917 babies have been named Chan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chan is past its peak , currently ranked #17,095 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,095
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Chan
Chan is a boy name .
Is Chan a boy or girl name? Chan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,095 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #64,486. Chan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Chan is currently ranked #17,095 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Chan include Charles, Chase, Charlie, Chance, Chaim . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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