How Many People Are Named Guan?

Complete statistics for the name Guan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Guan
Rare
Chinese

Guan is a very rare name, with only 5 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 61,760,974 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1972 with 6 births, and it's interesting how stable its usage has been over the decades.

~10,141
Living in US
1 in 32,684
Americans
1972
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Chinese surname
🌐
Origin
Chinese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Wise Resolute
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

199,701
Worldwide Bearers
#5,234
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
165,667
🇸🇬 Singapore
13,862
🇲🇾 Malaysia
8,899
🇲🇲 Myanmar
4,988
🇺🇸 United States
1,548
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
849
🇮🇩 Indonesia
799
🇹🇭 Thailand
788
🇹🇼 Taiwan
604
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
446

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 54
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
6
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 6 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1972

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
0
Classic Feel
36
Modern Appeal
64
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Guan Through the Generations

Guan has seen a steady presence in the United States since the early 1970s, with its peak year being 1972 when 6 babies were given this name. Over the years, the name has maintained a consistent trend, with no significant increase or decrease in usage. Today, there are 5 individuals named Guan living in the US, with an average age of 54. The age distribution shows that all of them are between the ages of 30 and 60, indicating a generation gap where younger parents might not be choosing this name for their children.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Guan's Chinese roots

📄 About the Name Guan

How Many People Have the Name Guan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10,141 people in the United States currently share the name Guan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 32,684 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Guan a Common or Rare Name?

Guan is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Guan Mean?

Guan means "Chinese surname" and comes from Chinese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Guan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Guan Most Popular?

The name Guan reached peak popularity in 1972, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Guan?

Approximately 10,141 people named Guan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,141. That works out to roughly 1 in 32,684 Americans.

Is Guan a rare name?

Guan is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 32,684 Americans has this name.

What does the name Guan mean?

Guan means "Chinese surname" and comes from Chinese origins.

Is Guan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Guan are male and 0% are female.

When was Guan most popular?

Guan peaked in 1972 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US10,141
All-Time Births10,141
1 in X1 in 32,684
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age54
Peak Year1972
World Rank#5,234
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.