Total births
1,425
Boys' name · since 1969
Quan
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 1,425 babies named Quan, peaking in 1995. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6557
- among boys today
- 1,425
- born since 1969
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
1,425 babies have been named Quan since 1969, making it today's #6557 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Quan has been recorded 1,425 times among boys since 1969, currently ranked #6557 nationally and more common than 54% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2025.
- #6557 among boys today
- 1,425 born since 1969
- 1990s peak decade
- 54% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Quan is currently the #6557 boys' name in America, more common than 54% of boys - 1,425 born since 1969, peaking in the 1990s.
- #6557
- among boys today
- 1,425
- born since 1969
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Quan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6557
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 54% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Quan was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
43 babies were named Quan in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
How Quan compares
1,425 Top 25% higher than 75% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Quan's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Quan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,425 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 23 | 22,252 |
Quan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Quan splits its recorded history at 1997: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1969 (8 births) -- compare that against the 1995 peak of 43 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Quan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1995
Current rank
#6,557
Active since
1969
Quan popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2025
- Peak year (1995)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Quan popularity over time - girls
39 total births recorded since 1966 (Quan as girls' name)
Quan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Quan's strongest decade.
350 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Quan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 8
1960s
8 births
- 1970s
1970s
196 births
- 1980s
1980s
303 births
- 1990s
1990s
350 births
- 2000s
2000s
274 births
- 2010s
2010s
205 births
- 2020s 89
2020s
89 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 350 births (25% of all-time use).
How Quan compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Quan's total volume
Quan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Quan by state
Where Quan concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 140 | 9.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 40 | 2.8% |
| #3 | New York | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 7 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Quan's total US births 9.8%
Even split
140 of 1,425 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Quan? ▼
1,425 babies have been named Quan since 1969. It currently ranks #6557 among boys. The peak year was 1995 with 43 births.
When was Quan most popular? ▼
Quan was most popular in the 1990s decade with 350 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
Where is Quan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Quan are California (140 births), Texas (40 births), New York (11 births).
How long has the name Quan been used? ▼
Quan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1969, spanning 57 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Quan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Quadir, Quade, Quaid, Quang, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Quan's data
- Quan's decade-level peak was the 1990s (350 total births); usage has since declined to 89 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Quans (140 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Quan
Nearby Names Like Quan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Quan
Quadir Boy
#2178 1,964 births
Quade Boy
#2251 1,407 births
Quaid Boy
#5972 914 births
Quang Boy
733 births
Quashawn Boy
699 births
Compare Quan side by side: Quan vs Quadir Quan vs Quade Quan vs Quaid
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Quan
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1969–2025 (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. "Quan: #6557 Boys' Name - 1,425 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/quan. 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 Quan 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 June 2026.