Zan
girl nameZan entered the US charts in 1942, peaked at #3571 in 1955, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1942–2025
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rank today
#3571
peak (1955)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4286 |
| 1950s | #4501 |
| 1960s | #5925 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Zan are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Zan alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Zan in 2025?
- Zan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Zan most popular?
- Zan peaked in 1955, reaching #3571 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Zan with classmates?
- Zan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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