Phan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Vietnamese
Gender Distribution:
57% Masculine / 43% Feminine
Meaning:
Phan means 'to divide' or 'to distribute'.
Meaning of the Name Phan
Phan is a Vietnamese name that means 'to divide' or 'to distribute'. It is derived from the Vietnamese word 'phân', which has roots in Chinese characters. Phan can also be a surname in other cultures, such as in Thailand where it is of Chinese origin.
Popularity of the Name Phan
The popularity for the name Phan peaked in popularity in the year 1983 with 7 births, which ranked number 12,955 out of 17,676 unique names for that year. Phan had the most female births in 1981 with 5, which ranked number 10,409 out of 12,193 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1983 with 7, which ranked number 4,909 out of 7,342 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Phan
Popularity of Phan by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Phan. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Phan in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Phan is a great pick!
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