Chan
3 countries#9714 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Chan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,247 births recorded 1919–2025 · currently #9714 · peaked in 1982 with 38 births
Most common in: California, Kansas, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
133 births recorded 1977–2016 · peaked in 1987 with 10 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
14 births recorded 1996–2013 · peaked in 1997 with 8 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
14 births recorded 1996–2013 · peaked in 1997 with 8 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Chan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #4815 | — |
| 2004 | #5813 | ↓998 |
| 2005 | #7640 | ↓1827 |
| 2006 | #10662 | ↓3022 |
| 2007 | #7094 | ↑3568 |
| 2009 | #8985 | ↓1891 |
| 2010 | #10766 | ↓1781 |
| 2011 | #9600 | ↑1166 |
| 2012 | #9709 | ↓109 |
| 2013 | #8789 | ↑920 |
| 2014 | #9642 | ↓853 |
| 2015 | #10644 | ↓1002 |
| 2016 | #6349 | ↑4295 |
| 2017 | #7095 | ↓746 |
| 2018 | #7136 | ↓41 |
| 2019 | #8889 | ↓1753 |
| 2021 | #12146 | ↓3257 |
| 2022 | #8990 | ↑3156 |
| 2024 | #10938 | ↓1948 |
| 2025 | #9714 | ↑1224 |
Frequently asked questions about Chan
Is Chan a popular name?
Yes — Chan currently ranks #9714 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Chan more common for boys or girls?
Chan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Chan most popular?
Chan peaked in 1982 in United States, with 38 recorded births that year.
Is Chan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Chan’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3736 in 1919 to #9714 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Chan?
At least 1,394 babies have been recorded with the name Chan across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Chan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Chan appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Chan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Chan include Cayetano, Chancey, Chanse.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Chan in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.