Lan

Unisex

Lan has been given to 1,087 babies in the U.S. since 1948. It peaked in 1981.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,087

Peak year

1981 (62 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1948

10-year trend

▲ +60%

Gender split

71% girls / 29% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Alanboy

364,389 babies since 1882

Ianboy

258,479 babies since 1912

Danboy

107,130 babies since 1880

Janunisex

76,934 babies since 1902

Lanagirl

57,449 babies since 1885

Laneboy

52,177 babies since 1881

Names with a similar vibe

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

Vigirl

1,087 babies since 1916

Shontegirl

1,088 babies since 1967

Patrishagirl

1,084 babies since 1944

Katringirl

1,091 babies since 1951

Faragirl

1,093 babies since 1914

Thuygirl

1,093 babies since 1974

Shilagirl

1,080 babies since 1941

Jennafergirl

1,080 babies since 1964

FAQ

How popular is the name Lan?

Lan has been given to 1,087 babies in the U.S. since 1948. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lan peak?

Lan peaked in 1981, when 62 babies were given the name.

Is Lan a girl or boy name?

Lan is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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