girl's name
Nan
NAN (English)
- Origin Hebrew
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Births on record 10,316
Nan is a girl's name with 1 syllable. In 2022 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Nan is a name of Hebrew origin.
- Peaked in 1947, when 255 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 322 |
| 1890s | 405 |
| 1900s | 457 |
| 1910s | 825 |
| 1920s | 1,198 |
| 1930s | 1,467 |
| 1940s | 2,099 |
| 1950s | 2,181 |
| 1960s | 877 |
| 1970s | 223 |
| 1980s | 121 |
| 1990s | 62 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Nan?
In 2022, Nan was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Nan Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nan
- English NAN /næn/
Sibling Names for Nan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nan
How popular is the name Nan?
In 2022, Nan was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Nan a girl's or a boy's name?
Nan is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nan?
Nan has 1 syllable.
When was Nan most popular?
Nan peaked in 1947, when 255 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.