Fan
girl nameFan entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #1279 in 1889, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1889–2025
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rank today
#1279
peak (1889)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1279 |
| 1920s | #3875 |
| 1940s | #4622 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Fan are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Fan alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Fan in 2025?
- Fan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Fan most popular?
- Fan peaked in 1889, reaching #1279 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Fan with classmates?
- Fan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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