Unisex nameCurrently #11,143 in the USFalling
Chan
//ˈtʃæn//
1 syllablePeak year: 19864 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Chan's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Chan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Chan |
|---|---|
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 18 |
| 1956 | 20 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 23 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 18 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 20 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 26 |
| 1970 | 23 |
| 1971 | 20 |
| 1972 | 24 |
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 22 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 35 |
| 1982 | 38 |
| 1983 | 33 |
| 1984 | 33 |
| 1985 | 33 |
| 1986 | 38 |
| 1987 | 35 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1990 | 32 |
| 1991 | 28 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 29 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Chan through the decades
- Chan peaked in 1986, when 38 babies were named Chan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2024), use of Chan has fallen 17% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Chan currently ranks #11,143 in the US and is cooling off.