Luan
Every Luan since 1926 — 1,622 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Luan
Luan is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,220 in 2025 with 166 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1926, 1,622 American babies have been named Luan — about 68% boys and 32% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 166 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Luan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Luan 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 | — | — | 166 | #1,220 |
| 2024 | — | — | 111 | #1,569 |
| 2023 | — | — | 90 | #1,796 |
| 2022 | — | — | 69 | #2,146 |
| 2021 | — | — | 60 | #2,313 |
| 2020 | — | — | 33 | #3,385 |
| 2019 | — | — | 52 | #2,541 |
| 2018 | — | — | 40 | #2,977 |
| 2017 | — | — | 33 | #3,421 |
| 2016 | — | — | 33 | #3,407 |
| 2015 | — | — | 20 | #4,828 |
| 2014 | — | — | 17 | #5,396 |
| 2013 | — | — | 16 | #5,548 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,524 |
| 2011 | — | — | 24 | #4,173 |
| 2010 | — | — | 15 | #5,927 |
| 2009 | — | — | 11 | #7,517 |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,528 |
| 2007 | — | — | 18 | #5,136 |
| 2006 | — | — | 18 | #4,975 |
| 2005 | — | — | 14 | #5,763 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,399 |
| 2003 | — | — | 12 | #6,108 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,422 |
| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #8,873 |
| 2000 | — | — | 12 | #5,773 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,644 |
| 1985 | — | — | 11 | #3,946 |
| 1980 | — | — | 12 | #3,538 |
| 1975 | — | — | 7 | #4,607 |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,688 | — | — |
| 1960 | 24 | #2,480 | — | — |
| 1955 | 31 | #1,931 | — | — |
| 1950 | 8 | #4,167 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | 6 | #4,147 | — | — |
| 1935 | 12 | #2,516 | — | — |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,226 | — | — |
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Famous people named Luan
- Luan Vieira Soccer player · b. 1993
- Luan Jujie Athlete · b. 1958
- Luan Santana Singer · b. 1991
- Luan Garcia Soccer player · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Luan in 2025?
Luan ranked #1,220 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 166 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Luan?
1,622 babies have been named Luan in the United States since 1926, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Luan most popular?
Luan peaked in 2025, when 166 newborns received the name.
Is Luan a boy or girl name?
Luan is used for both: about 32% of babies named Luan have been girls and 68% boys.
Is the name Luan rising or falling?
Luan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Luan?
Well-known people named Luan include Luan Vieira (soccer player), Luan Jujie (athlete), Luan Santana (singer).