Nhan
Every Nhan since 1979 — 366 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nhan
Nhan is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1979, 366 American babies have been named Nhan. Its peak came in 1988, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Nhan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nhan 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #11,739 |
| 2018 | — | — | 7 | #10,420 |
| 2017 | — | — | 5 | #13,679 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #9,317 |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #13,458 |
| 2013 | — | — | 10 | #7,931 |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #11,829 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #10,442 |
| 2010 | — | — | 5 | #13,686 |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,648 |
| 2008 | — | — | 6 | #12,124 |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #8,000 |
| 2006 | — | — | 11 | #7,284 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | 5 | #12,658 |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #12,189 |
| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #10,278 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,787 |
| 2000 | — | — | 12 | #5,807 |
| 1995 | — | — | 9 | #6,255 |
| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,684 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,909 | 11 | #3,965 |
| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,392 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nhan in 2025?
Nhan did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Nhan?
366 babies have been named Nhan in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nhan most popular?
Nhan peaked in 1988, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Nhan a boy or girl name?
Nhan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nhan rising or falling?
Nhan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.