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Toan

TWAN · one sentence: Of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from a Vietnamese word meaning 'complete' or 'perfect'.

Peak popularity
1983
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Toan since 1978

Babies named Toan per year in U.S. Social Security records.

132538198020002020Most births 1983Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1970s20
1980s209
1990s112
2000s53
2010s11
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Toan is a Vietnamese name that entered U.S. records in 1978, reflecting post-Vietnam War immigration. It reached its peak popularity in 1983, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name's trajectory has been stable, with occasional use among Vietnamese-American families. Its meaning is generally tied to the Vietnamese word 'toàn' meaning 'whole' or 'complete', but precise etymology is uncertain. Toan remains a distinctive choice, primarily used for boys, and is rarely encountered outside Vietnamese communities.

Toan is a Vietnamese name, typically masculine, though its exact etymology is unclear. It may derive from the Vietnamese word 'toàn' meaning 'whole', 'complete', or 'perfect'. The name has been used in Vietnam for generations and gained some presence in the United States beginning in the late 1970s, reflecting immigration patterns after the Vietnam War.

Sibling names for Toan

Names that share Toan's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Linh, Mai, Anh, Hoa, Thanh

Brothers: Duc, Huy, Minh, Quang, Tri

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Toan mean?
Toan is a Vietnamese name, often associated with the word 'toàn' meaning 'whole' or 'complete', though its exact meaning is not fully certain.
How popular is the name Toan?
Toan has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. Its peak usage was in 1983, and it remains a rare name in the United States.
Is Toan a boy's name or a girl's name?
Toan is traditionally a masculine name in Vietnam.