Swan
Pronunciation: [ sw-AHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Swan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 23 babies have been named Swan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Swan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,378 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,378
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Swan is also used as a girl name, ranked #64593.
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About the Name Swan
Swan is a boy name .
Is Swan a boy or girl name? Swan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,378 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #64,593. Swan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Swan is currently ranked #31,378 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Swan include Swayde, Swade . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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