Is Quan a boy's or girl's name?

Quan is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 39 recorded births.

When was Quan most popular?

Quan reached its peak popularity in 1995 with 43 births that year. It is currently ranked #6706 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Quan?

Quan is currently ranked #6706 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,412 babies since 1969.

Quan

An uncommon Vietnamese pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsVietnameseDeclining Also a pet name

#6706▼ 846in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname. A surname from Vietnamese A surname from Chinese

Quan is a boy's and girl's baby name of Vietnamese origin, from the Vietnamese Quân, meaning 'army' or 'soldier' — or from the Chinese Quan (全), meaning 'complete, whole' — a name used in Vietnamese and Chinese diaspora communities.

With over 1,410 recorded births, Quan is used primarily in Vietnamese-American communities. In Vietnamese naming tradition, Quân carries the meaning of military service and national defense, while the Chinese reading of the character gives it the meaning of completeness and wholeness. The name has a clean, modern sound that works easily across cultural and linguistic boundaries.

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Popularity Over Time

Quan was #4226 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #6706, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Quan
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	76	#6289	▼
2010s	205	#4913	▼
2000s	274	#3653	▼
1990s	350	#2322	▲
1980s	303	#1993	▲
1970s	196	#2378	▲
1960s	8	#3517	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(56 years, 1969–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Quan
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	13	#6706	-3 (-18.8%)
2023	16	#5860	-5 (-23.8%)
2022	21	#4813	+12 (133.3%)
2021	9	#8667	-8 (-47.1%)
2020	17	#5400	-5 (-22.7%)
2019	22	#4602	+8 (57.1%)
2018	14	#6252	-7 (-33.3%)
2017	21	#4706	+8 (61.5%)
2016	13	#6629	-8 (-38.1%)
2015	21	#4664	+2 (10.5%)
2014	19	#5017	-2 (-9.5%)
2013	21	#4577	-10 (-32.3%)
2012	31	#3509	+7 (29.2%)
2011	24	#4186	+5 (26.3%)
2010	19	#4985	-3 (-13.6%)
2009	22	#4551	-7 (-24.1%)
2008	29	#3711	-3 (-9.4%)
2007	32	#3430	+8 (33.3%)
2006	24	#4074	+2 (9.1%)
2005	22	#4153	+1 (4.8%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Quan as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Quan has also been given to 39 girls in the U.S. since 1966.

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Total births

1981

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Quan be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Quan is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #6706. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Quan, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1969–2024) · Methodology