Koan
boy name#12008 in 2025Koan entered the US charts in 2005, peaked at #8312 in 2024, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2005–2025
#12008
rank today
#8312
peak (2024)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #11361 |
| 2010s | #10497 |
| 2020s | #10594 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Koan are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Koan is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Koan in 2025?
- Koan ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Koan most popular?
- Koan peaked in 2024, reaching #8312 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Koan with classmates?
- Koan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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