Kwan
Every Kwan since 1969 — 564 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kwan
Kwan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,253 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 564 American babies have been named Kwan. Its peak came in 1976, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kwan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kwan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 7 | #10,253 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #13,483 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #7,841 |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #10,361 |
| 2018 | — | — | 11 | #7,412 |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,538 |
| 2016 | — | — | 6 | #11,554 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,263 |
| 2013 | — | — | 9 | #8,497 |
| 2012 | — | — | 7 | #10,329 |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #13,481 |
| 2010 | — | — | 5 | #13,432 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #8,046 |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,391 |
| 2006 | — | — | 11 | #7,227 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,441 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #7,917 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,590 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,387 |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #10,004 |
| 2000 | — | — | 12 | #5,762 |
| 1995 | — | — | 18 | #3,638 |
| 1990 | — | — | 14 | #4,098 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,531 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,751 |
| 1975 | — | — | 21 | #2,172 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,684 | 10 | #3,184 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kwan in 2025?
Kwan ranked #10,253 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kwan?
564 babies have been named Kwan in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kwan most popular?
Kwan peaked in 1976, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Kwan a boy or girl name?
Kwan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kwan rising or falling?
Kwan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.