Declining since 1999, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Quan since 1969
Babies named Quan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 196 |
| 1980s | 303 |
| 1990s | 350 |
| 2000s | 274 |
| 2010s | 205 |
| 2020s | 89 |
Meaning & origin
Quan first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1969, and reached its peak popularity in 1995. Since 1999, its usage has been in decline. Currently ranking 6,803, the name is given to about 1 in 142,340 newborns, reflecting a steady decrease in use over the past two decades. Despite its modest numbers, Quan carries cultural resonance within Vietnamese-American communities, where it may signify strength or authority. The name has not been associated with any top states, indicating a dispersed usage across the country.
Quan is a name of uncertain origin, most commonly associated with Vietnam. In Vietnamese, 'quan' can mean 'soldier' or 'official', but as a given name it may have other derivations. It appears in U.S. records since 1969, likely influenced by Vietnamese immigration after the Vietnam War.
Sibling names for Quan
Names that share Quan's style, for a brother or sister.
