Boy nameCurrently #8,656 in the USSteady

Koan

2 syllablesPeak year: 20244 lettersStarts with K

Meaning & origin

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Koan's popularity over time

Yearly US births named Koan, Social Security Administration data
YearBirths named Koan
20055
20065
20076
20096
20127
20145
20168
20177
20185
20205
20226
20237
20249

Koan through the decades

  • Koan peaked in 2024, when 9 babies were named Koan in the US.
  • Koan currently ranks #8,656 in the US and is holding steady.

Names like Koan

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