Kwan
Pronunciation: [ kw-AHN ]
Kwan is a girl baby name. Ranked #62,469 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Kwan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 27 babies have been named Kwan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kwan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #62,469 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,469
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Kwan is also used as a boy name, ranked #28797.
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About the Name Kwan
Kwan is a girl name .
Is Kwan a boy or girl name? Kwan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #62,469 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #28,797. Kwan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kwan is currently ranked #62,469 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis