Fan
Girl nameFan has been given to 17 babies in the U.S. since 1889. It peaked in 1927.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
17
Peak year
1927 (7 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1889
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Fan — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Fan.
Sibling name ideas for Fan
Same era and popularity as Fan, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Fan?
Fan has been given to 17 babies in the U.S. since 1889. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Fan peak?
Fan peaked in 1927, when 7 babies were given the name.
Is Fan a girl or boy name?
Fan is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Fan are girls).
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