How Many People Are Named Zan?
Complete statistics for the name Zan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zan, a very rare male name, is held by just 639 people in the US today, making up 1 in 516,630 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1955 with 20 births; now it's declining but remains a unique choice between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 47All 765 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: 1955Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zan Through the Generations
Zan has seen its highest usage in the mid-20th century, peaking in 1955 with 20 births. Since then, its popularity has waned, reflecting a broader trend towards more contemporary naming choices. this decline, Zan maintains a strong presence among older generations, with 38% of those named being over 60, while 35% are under 30, indicating a name that bridges different eras.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zan
How Many People Have the Name Zan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 527 people in the United States currently share the name Zan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 628,936 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zan a Common or Rare Name?
Zan 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 Zan Mean?
Zan means "creative variant of Zane" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zan in SSA data, approximately 85% are male and 15% are female.
When Was Zan Most Popular?
The name Zan reached peak popularity in 1955, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Zan?
Approximately 527 people named Zan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 527. That works out to roughly 1 in 628,936 Americans.
Is Zan a rare name?
Zan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 628,936 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zan mean?
Zan means "creative variant of Zane" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 85% of people named Zan are male and 15% are female.
When was Zan most popular?
Zan peaked in 1955 with 20 births that year. Current trend: 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.