How Many People Are Named Kwan?
Complete statistics for the name Kwan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kwan, a very rare male name, is held by just 531 people in the US today, making up 1 in 621,514 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1976 when 25 babies were given this name. The name's stability shows it's a blend of classic charm and modern appeal.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 34All 557 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: 1976Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kwan Through the Generations
Kwan has seen a steady presence over the decades, with its highest recorded birth year being 1976. Since then, it has maintained a stable trend, indicating a consistent but niche appeal. Today, the majority of those named Kwan are adults, with 38% under 30 and 62% aged 30-60, suggesting a balanced distribution across generations. This longevity and stability make Kwan a unique choice that bridges traditional and contemporary naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kwan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kwan
How Many People Have the Name Kwan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,373 people in the United States currently share the name Kwan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 39,585 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Kwan a Common or Rare Name?
Kwan 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 Kwan Mean?
Kwan means "creative variant of Kwan" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kwan in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.
When Was Kwan Most Popular?
The name Kwan reached peak popularity in 1976, with 25 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 Kwan?
Approximately 8,373 people named Kwan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,373. That works out to roughly 1 in 39,585 Americans.
Is Kwan a rare name?
Kwan is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 39,585 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kwan mean?
Kwan means "creative variant of Kwan" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kwan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Kwan are male and 5% are female.
When was Kwan most popular?
Kwan peaked in 1976 with 25 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.