Quan
Every Quan since 1966 — 1,464 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Quan
Quan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,092 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 1,464 American babies have been named Quan. Its peak came in 1985, when 43 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 Quan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Quan 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 | — | — | 12 | #7,092 |
| 2024 | — | — | 13 | #6,727 |
| 2023 | — | — | 16 | #5,863 |
| 2022 | — | — | 21 | #4,814 |
| 2021 | — | — | 9 | #8,671 |
| 2020 | — | — | 18 | #5,183 |
| 2019 | — | — | 22 | #4,602 |
| 2018 | — | — | 14 | #6,253 |
| 2017 | — | — | 21 | #4,706 |
| 2016 | — | — | 13 | #6,632 |
| 2015 | — | — | 21 | #4,667 |
| 2014 | — | — | 19 | #5,017 |
| 2013 | — | — | 21 | #4,579 |
| 2012 | — | — | 31 | #3,509 |
| 2011 | — | — | 24 | #4,186 |
| 2010 | — | — | 19 | #4,987 |
| 2009 | — | — | 22 | #4,551 |
| 2008 | — | — | 29 | #3,712 |
| 2007 | — | — | 32 | #3,430 |
| 2006 | — | — | 24 | #4,075 |
| 2005 | — | — | 22 | #4,153 |
| 2004 | — | — | 21 | #4,226 |
| 2003 | — | — | 25 | #3,602 |
| 2002 | — | — | 24 | #3,641 |
| 2001 | — | — | 34 | #2,778 |
| 2000 | — | — | 41 | #2,366 |
| 1995 | — | — | 43 | #1,980 |
| 1990 | — | — | 40 | #1,931 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,963 | 38 | #1,662 |
| 1980 | — | — | 23 | #2,268 |
| 1975 | — | — | 16 | #2,613 |
| 1970 | — | — | 19 | #2,104 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Quan in 2025?
Quan ranked #7,092 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Quan?
1,464 babies have been named Quan in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Quan most popular?
Quan peaked in 1985, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Quan a boy or girl name?
Quan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Quan rising or falling?
Quan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.