Holding steady.
Popularity of Hulan since 1912
Babies named Hulan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 24 |
| 1920s | 64 |
| 1930s | 50 |
| 1940s | 33 |
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hulan is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1912. It reached its peak popularity in 1926, during the 1920s decade, though it never entered the top 1000 nationally. The name has remained stable in its low usage ever since, with no significant revival or decline. As a surname-derived first name, it shares stylistic company with other early 20th-century coinages. Its rarity means it has no widely known bearers or strong cultural associations, making it a distinctive but obscure choice. The name has no recorded top states of use, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency distribution across the country.
Hulan is a modern given name, likely derived from the surname Hulen or Hulan. The surname itself may have multiple possible origins, including Irish (from Ó hUallacháin) or English toponymic roots, but the specific connection remains unclear. It emerged as a first name in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1920s, and has maintained a low but stable usage ever since.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Hulen
Sibling names for Hulan
Names that share Hulan's style, for a brother or sister.
