Lycan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLYE-kan / /ˈlaɪ.kən/Greek; English
Meaning
wolf (Greek); derived from 'lycanthrope' (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Greek mythology, 'Lycan' is associated with lycanthropy, the transformation of a human into a wolf. The term 'lycanthrope' comes from 'lykos' (wolf) and 'anthropos' (human), reflecting ancient beliefs about shapeshifting. In English, the name has gained popularity through folklore and horror literature, particularly in connection with werewolves.
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Variants
- Lycanth
- Lycanus
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lycan was first seen in the United States in 2007. Lycan has ranked as high as #1360 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Lycan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 10 |