How popular is the name Swan in 2025?

Swan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Swan most popular?

Swan peaked in 1889, reaching #974 among US boy names.

Swan will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Swan entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #974 in 1889, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#974

peak (1889)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Swan are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Swan alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Swan in 2025?: Swan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Swan most popular?: Swan peaked in 1889, reaching #974 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Swan with classmates?: Swan will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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