Holding steady.
Popularity of Nhan since 1979
Babies named Nhan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 126 |
| 1990s | 99 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 59 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nhan is a Vietnamese name that entered American baby-naming charts in 1979, reflecting the growing Vietnamese American community after the Vietnam War. Its usage peaked in 1988 before settling into a stable, low-frequency pattern. The name has never ranked among the top 1000, and its one-in-N ratio is too small to calculate. While commonly understood as a masculine name in the U.S., Nhan is unisex in Vietnam. Its meaning is uncertain, often linked to Sino-Vietnamese characters for 'benevolence' or 'elegance.' The name is a short, accessible choice that retains cultural significance.
Nhan is a Vietnamese unisex name, though more commonly given to boys. Its exact meaning is difficult to pin down because Vietnamese is a tonal language with homophones. It may be related to the Sino-Vietnamese character 仁 (nhân, meaning 'benevolence' or 'humaneness') or 娴 (nhan, meaning 'elegant' or 'refined'). The name entered U.S. records in the late 20th century, reflecting Vietnamese diaspora after the Vietnam War.
Sibling names for Nhan
Names that share Nhan's style, for a brother or sister.
