Chan
girl nameChan entered the US charts in 1956, peaked at #3925 in 1958, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1956–2025
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rank today
#3925
peak (1958)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5165 |
| 1960s | #7471 |
| 1970s | #8561 |
| 1980s | #6646 |
| 1990s | #9615 |
| 2000s | #13793 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Chan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Chan alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Chan in 2025?
- Chan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Chan most popular?
- Chan peaked in 1958, reaching #3925 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Chan with classmates?
- Chan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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