Quan Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkwahn / kwɑnVietnamese; Chinese
Meaning
Vietnamese: spring; Chinese: to be powerful or strong
Historical & Cultural Background
In Vietnamese culture, the name Quan is often associated with positive attributes such as strength and vitality. It is commonly used in various contexts, including as a given name and a surname. In Chinese, the name can also signify power and authority, reflecting cultural values around strength and leadership.
Trend Summary
The name Quan has seen moderate usage in the United States, particularly within Vietnamese communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Quan
- Quang
International Variants
- Kwan (Korean)
- Kuan (Chinese)
Famous people named Quan
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Fictional characters named Quan
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Quan was first seen in the United States in 1969. Quan has ranked as high as #1207 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Georgia, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Quan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Quan (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 19 |
| 1971 | 18 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 29 |
| 1977 | 26 |
| 1978 | 21 |
| 1979 | 30 |
| 1980 | 23 |
| 1981 | 30 |
| 1982 | 37 |
| 1983 | 29 |
| 1984 | 23 |
| 1985 | 38 |
| 1986 | 30 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 33 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1990 | 40 |
| 1991 | 34 |
| 1992 | 32 |
| 1993 | 33 |
| 1994 | 33 |
| 1995 | 43 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 34 |
| 1998 | 36 |
| 1999 | 38 |
| 2000 | 41 |
| 2001 | 34 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 32 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 13 |