Fan Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationfan / /fæn/

Chinese; English

Meaning

Chinese: fragrant; English: fan (as in a handheld device)

Historical & Cultural Background

In Chinese culture, the name Fan is often associated with beauty and fragrance. It can also be a surname in various Chinese dialects. In English, the name Fan may be derived from the word for a handheld device used for cooling oneself. The name has seen varied usage across different cultures.

Similar Names

FawnFranFayeFinaFara

Variants

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International Variants

  • Fan (Chinese)
  • Fanny (English)

Famous people named Fan

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Fictional characters named Fan

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Sibling Suggestions

FayFionaFernFaithFreya

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Fan was first seen in the United States in 1889. Fan has ranked as high as #882 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Fan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Fan

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18895
19277
19425