How Many People Are Named Loan?

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

Loan
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Loan means 'to lend' and is very rare, with only 1 in 764,725 Americans having this name. There are around 432 people named Loan living in the US today, making it quite unique. The name peaked in popularity back in 1982 with 41 births.

~656
Living in US
1 in 505,258
Americans
1982
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To lend
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Generous Supportive
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 6 symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

218,421
Worldwide Bearers
#4,789
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
209,310
🇺🇸 United States
6,161
🇨🇦 Canada
758
🇧🇷 Brazil
492
🇫🇷 France
248
🇮🇩 Indonesia
231
🇦🇺 Australia
125
🇹🇭 Thailand
125
🇳🇴 Norway
83
🇳🇱 Netherlands
81

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
18 (4%)
♀ Female
414 (96%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 39
36
Would be under 30 (8%)
408
Would be 30–60 (92%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 444 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: 1982

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
66
International
100

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

📜 Loan Through the Generations

Since its inception, the name Loan has seen a steady presence without dramatic fluctuations. With 432 individuals bearing this name in the United States, it's clear that it's been a consistent choice over the years. Interestingly, the majority of those named Loan are now in their late thirties and forties, with 408 out of the 432 falling within the 30 to 60 age bracket, indicating a stable trend among adults.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 88
Texas 21
Louisiana 6
Massachusetts 5

✨ Similar Names to Loan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Loan's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Loan

How Many People Have the Name Loan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 656 people in the United States currently share the name Loan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 505,258 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Loan a Common or Rare Name?

Loan is classified as Very 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 Loan Mean?

Loan means "to lend" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Loan in SSA data, approximately 4% are male and 96% are female.

When Was Loan Most Popular?

The name Loan reached peak popularity in 1982, with 41 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 Loan?

Approximately 656 people named Loan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 656. That works out to roughly 1 in 505,258 Americans.

Is Loan a rare name?

Loan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 505,258 Americans has this name.

What does the name Loan mean?

Loan means "to lend" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Loan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 4% of people named Loan are male and 96% are female.

When was Loan most popular?

Loan peaked in 1982 with 41 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 US656
All-Time Births656
1 in X1 in 505,258
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age39
Peak Year1982
World Rank#4,789
Male %4%
Female %96%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.