Loan

Pronunciation: [ l-OHN ]

Loan is a boy baby name. Ranked #6,842 in the US.

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Boy Name #6,842 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Loan is a boy name, recorded for 13 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-OHN.

Parents who love the name Loan often also consider Elizeo, Jeremi, Muneer .

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Historical Record

Loan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2023.

Over 18 babies have been named Loan in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Loan is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #6,842 for boy names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#6,842
Current Rank
New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#6,842
Total SSA Count
13

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Loan is also used as a girl name, ranked #60481.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Loan

Is Loan a boy or girl name?
Loan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #6842. As a girl name, it is ranked #60481. Loan is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Loan?
Loan is pronounced l-OHN.
How popular is the name Loan?
Loan is currently ranked #6842 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Loan a common or rare name?
Loan is an uncommon name, ranked #6842 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Loan?
Loan pairs well with Elizeo, Jeremi, Muneer, Reis in style and sound.

About the Name Loan

Loan is a boy name .

Is Loan a boy or girl name? Loan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,842 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #60,481. Loan is more commonly used as a boy name.

Loan is currently ranked #6,842 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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