Jaan
Pronunciation: [ y-AHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jaan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 146 babies have been named Jaan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jaan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,501 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,501
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Jaan
Jaan is a boy name .
Jaan is currently ranked #37,501 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Jaan include Jaaire . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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