Total births
20
Unisex name · since 1983
Phan
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 20 babies named Phan, peaking in 1983. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 20
- total births
- 1983–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 70%
- born in that decade
Phan is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 20 have been recorded since 1983.
Social Security Administration records show Phan recorded 20 times among boys since 1983, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 1993.
- 20 total births
- 1983–1993 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 70% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
20 boys have been named Phan since 1983, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1993.
- 20
- total births
- 1983–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 70%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
70% of everyone ever named Phan was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
7 babies were named Phan in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Phan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Phan splits its recorded history at 1986: 65% of all births land in the more recent half, 35% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1993 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1983 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Phan at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Phan popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–1993
- Peak year (1983)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 11 years of records
Phan popularity over time - girls
15 total births recorded since 1981 (Phan as girls' name)
Phan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Phan's strongest decade.
14 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 70% of all-time use.
Phan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
14 births
- 1990s
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 14 births (70% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Phan? ▼
Phan has been given to 20 babies in the U.S. since 1983, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1993. 7 babies were born in 1983, its single highest year.
When was Phan most popular? ▼
Phan was most popular in the 1980s decade with 14 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
Is Phan a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Phan is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 20 births, and as a girl's name it has 15 births.
How long has the name Phan been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Phan since 1983 -- 11 years through the most recent 1993 data.
What names are similar to Phan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Pharaoh, Pharoah, Pharrell, Phares, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Phan's data
- Phan's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (14 total births) through the 1990s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Phan
Nearby Names Like Phan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Phan
Pharaoh Boy
#1732 1,992 births
Pharoah Boy
#5480 678 births
Pharrell Boy
#8712 460 births
Phares Boy
219 births
Pharell Boy
193 births
Compare Phan side by side: Phan vs Pharaoh Phan vs Pharoah Phan vs Pharrell
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1983–1993 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Phan: Baby Name Since 1983 - 20 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/phan. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Phan draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.