Total births
124
Unisex name · since 1889
Swan
Since 1889, U.S. Social Security records show 124 babies named Swan, peaking in 1925. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 124
- total births
- 1889–2014
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Swan is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 124 have been recorded since 1889.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Swan has been recorded 124 times among boys since 1889, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1889 to 2014.
- 124 total births
- 1889–2014 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
124 boys have been named Swan since 1889, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2014.
- 124
- total births
- 1889–2014
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Swan was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
11 babies were named Swan in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Swan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Swan's SSA record in two at 1925 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1889, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1925 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Swan at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1889
Swan popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1889–2014
- Peak year (1925)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 126 years of records
Swan popularity over time - girls
78 total births recorded since 1969 (Swan as girls' name)
Swan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Swan's strongest decade.
59 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Swan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
24 births
- 1920s
1920s
59 births
- 1930s 8
1930s
8 births
- 1980s 13
1980s
13 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 59 births (48% of all-time use).
Swan by state
Where Swan concentrates geographically, total births since 1889
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 6 | 4.8% |
Tennessee share of Swan's total US births 4.8%
6 of 124 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Swan? ▼
124 babies have been named Swan since 1889. It was last recorded in 2014. The peak year was 1925 with 11 births.
When was Swan most popular? ▼
Swan was most popular in the 1920s decade with 59 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Swan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Swan are Tennessee (6 births).
Is Swan a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Swan is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 124 births, and as a girl's name it has 78 births.
How long has the name Swan been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Swan since 1889 -- 126 years through the most recent 2014 data.
What names are similar to Swan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Swayze, Swayde, Swade, Swanson, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Swan's data
- Swan's decade-level peak was the 1920s (59 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Tennessee records the most Swans (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee 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 Swan
Nearby Names Like Swan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Swan
Swayze Boy
#5777 254 births
Swayde Boy
#4312 227 births
Swade Boy
#4655 194 births
Swanson Boy
121 births
Sway Boy
#7096 113 births
Compare Swan side by side: Swan vs Swayze Swan vs Swayde Swan vs Swade
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1889–2014 (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. "Swan: Baby Name Since 1889 - 124 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/swan. 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 Swan 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.