NAME PROFILE
Nan
Nan is of uncertain origin, but is often considered a diminutive of names like Nancy or Anna. It conveys a sense of nurturing and care, often associated with grandmothers or maternal figures.
Key Stats
| Total births | 10,274 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1955 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1978 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 22%PA — 22%NY — 21%GA — 18%OH — 16%
Notable People
Nan Huai-Chin (Chinese Buddhist Master) · Nan Grey (American Actress) · Nanette Fabray (American Actress) · Nan Goldin (American Photographer) · Nan King (Vietnamese Artist)
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