Holding steady.
Popularity of Loan since 1976
Babies named Loan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 56 | 0 |
| 1980s | 268 | 0 |
| 1990s | 97 | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 32 |
Meaning & origin
Loan is a rare name in the United States, with its first recorded appearance in 1976. It has never ranked in the top 1000, and its peak usage occurred in 1982. The trajectory is stable, meaning it has maintained a low but consistent level of use. Often associated with Vietnamese heritage, the exact etymology is uncertain, but it may relate to the Vietnamese word for 'pure'. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice for families seeking a name with cultural roots and a modern feel.
Loan is a name of uncertain origin. In Vietnamese, it may derive from the word 'loan' meaning 'pure' or 'clear'. It could also be a modern coinage or a variant of other names like Luan. Its use in the United States has been rare since first being recorded in 1976.
“Loan” around the world
Where Loan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
#99
in 2024
Quebec
25
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Sibling names for Loan
Names that share Loan's style, for a brother or sister.
