How Many People Are Named Toan?

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

Toan
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Toan is a rare Vietnamese name, with only 387 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 853,139 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1983 when 38 babies were named Toan, and now it's slowly declining, but still considered a timeless choice.

~207
Living in US
1 in 1,601,204
Americans
1983
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Vietnamese name of noble origin
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and resourcefulness.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

424,435
Worldwide Bearers
#2,407
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
418,327
🇺🇸 United States
4,751
🇨🇦 Canada
486
🇮🇩 Indonesia
118
🇹🇭 Thailand
99
🇦🇺 Australia
95
🇫🇷 France
73
🇬🇧 England
68
🇩🇪 Germany
54
🇳🇱 Netherlands
46

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
387 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 36
92
Would be under 30 (23%)
313
Would be 30–60 (77%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 405 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: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
35
Modern Appeal
65
International
100

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

📜 Toan Through the Generations

Toan's journey through the generations reflects its unique status as a name that peaked in 1983 with 38 births. Today, it's much rarer, with only 387 people named Toan living in the United States. The majority, 77%, are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a steady presence among adults but fewer new additions each year. This suggests Toan is a name that bridges classic and modern tastes, cherished by those who appreciate its heritage yet not overly trendy.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 110
Texas 6
Louisiana 5

✨ Similar Names to Toan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Toan's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Toan

How Many People Have the Name Toan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 207 people in the United States currently share the name Toan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,601,204 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Toan a Common or Rare Name?

Toan 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 Toan Mean?

Toan means "Vietnamese name of noble origin" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Toan Most Popular?

The name Toan reached peak popularity in 1983, with 38 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Toan?

Approximately 207 people named Toan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 207. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,601,204 Americans.

Is Toan a rare name?

Toan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,601,204 Americans has this name.

What does the name Toan mean?

Toan means "Vietnamese name of noble origin" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Toan more male or female?

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

When was Toan most popular?

Toan peaked in 1983 with 38 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US207
All-Time Births207
1 in X1 in 1,601,204
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age36
Peak Year1983
World Rank#2,407
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.