Nan
Nan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Nan
- A diminutive of the female given name Ann and Nancy.
How popular is Nan?
Since 1880, 10,274 girls in the U.S. have been named Nan. Its highest rank for girls was #341 in 1883. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Sibling name ideas for Nan
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Nan FAQ
What does the name Nan mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Ann and Nancy.
How popular is the name Nan?
Since 1880, 10,274 girls in the U.S. have been named Nan. Its highest rank for girls was #341 in 1883. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Nan a boy or girl name?
Nan is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 10,274 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.