Kwan Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkwahn / kwɑnChinese; Korean
Meaning
Chinese: 'spring'; Korean: 'to be alive'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Kwan has roots in both Chinese and Korean cultures. In Chinese, it is often associated with the season of spring, symbolizing renewal and growth. In Korean, it can signify vitality and existence. The name has been used in various contexts, including as a surname and given name.
Trend Summary
The name Kwan has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Quan
- Kuan
International Variants
- Kwan (Chinese)
- Kwan (Korean)
Famous people named Kwan
Kwan Lee, a notable entrepreneur in the tech industry.
Fictional characters named Kwan
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kwan was first seen in the United States in 1969. Kwan has ranked as high as #1057 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Kwan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kwan (1994)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 21 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2022 | 5 |