Wan
Pronunciation: [ w-AHN ]
Wan is a boy baby name. Ranked #38,570 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Wan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 5 babies have been named Wan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Wan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,570 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,570
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Wan is also used as a girl name, ranked #64735.
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About the Name Wan
Wan is a boy name .
Is Wan a boy or girl name? Wan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,570 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #64,735. Wan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Wan is currently ranked #38,570 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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