Kwan

Boy name

Kwan has been given to 564 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It peaked in 1976. In 2025, about 1 in 244,011 boys was named Kwan.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

564

Peak year

1976 (25 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1969

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

5% girls / 95% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Kwan — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Kianboy

13,568 babies since 1970

Kyanboy

3,955 babies since 1974

Ewanboy

3,236 babies since 1972

Dwanunisex

2,131 babies since 1924

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kwan.

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Sharrodboy

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Arlandoboy

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Tevisboy

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Duanboy

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Heithboy

572 babies since 1966

FAQ

How popular is the name Kwan?

Kwan has been given to 564 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kwan peak?

Kwan peaked in 1976, when 25 babies were given the name.

Is Kwan a girl or boy name?

Kwan is primarily a boy name (95% of babies named Kwan are boys).

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