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Chan

Chan is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Chan?

Recorded births named Chan by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	1,247 births
England & Wales since 1996	14 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Chan's popularity over time

Babies named Chan per year — United States (1919–2025). United States peaked in 1982 (38/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1997 (8/yr).

When was Chan popular?

Chan reached its peak in 1982, when it was the #3967 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1980s name.

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