How Many People Are Named Phan?

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

Phan
Uncommon
Vietnamese

Phan is a rare Vietnamese name, with only 34 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 9,837,728 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1983 with seven births, showing a stable trend over the years.

~48,064
Living in US
1 in 6,896
Americans
1983
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Vietnamese origin, meaning unknown
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Resilient Culturally rich
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

177,834
Worldwide Bearers
#5,915
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
72,452
🇰🇭 Cambodia
63,283
🇹🇭 Thailand
33,470
🇺🇸 United States
2,858
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,944
🇸🇬 Singapore
866
🇨🇳 China
673
🇨🇦 Canada
668
🇲🇾 Malaysia
628
🇹🇼 Taiwan
185

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
19 (56%)
♀ Female
15 (44%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
35
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 35 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: 1983

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
36
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
70
International
100

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

📜 Phan Through the Generations

Phan, a name with roots in Vietnam, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1983. With an estimated 34 individuals carrying this name today, it's clear that Phan remains a niche choice. Interestingly, most people named Phan are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a generation that embraced this name during its peak.

✨ Similar Names to Phan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Phan's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Phan

How Many People Have the Name Phan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 48,064 people in the United States currently share the name Phan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 6,896 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Phan a Common or Rare Name?

Phan is classified as Uncommon. 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 Phan Mean?

Phan means "Vietnamese origin, meaning unknown" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Phan in SSA data, approximately 56% are male and 44% are female.

When Was Phan Most Popular?

The name Phan reached peak popularity in 1983, with 7 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 Phan?

Approximately 48,064 people named Phan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 48,064. That works out to roughly 1 in 6,896 Americans.

Is Phan a rare name?

Phan is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 6,896 Americans has this name.

What does the name Phan mean?

Phan means "Vietnamese origin, meaning unknown" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Phan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 56% of people named Phan are male and 44% are female.

When was Phan most popular?

Phan peaked in 1983 with 7 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 US48,064
All-Time Births48,064
1 in X1 in 6,896
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1983
World Rank#5,915
Male %56%
Female %44%

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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.