Zan
A diminutive of the female given names Susan, Susanne, Suzanne, and Susanna.
Every Zan since 1916 — 773 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zan
Zan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,696 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 773 American babies have been named Zan — about 85% boys and 15% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1955, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 8 | #9,696 |
| 2024 | — | — | 11 | #7,754 |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #14,170 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,834 |
| 2021 | — | — | 9 | #8,814 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 5 | #14,096 |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #14,076 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #12,226 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 5 | #14,021 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 9 | #8,767 |
| 2012 | — | — | 7 | #10,753 |
| 2011 | — | — | 9 | #8,754 |
| 2010 | — | — | 9 | #8,786 |
| 2009 | — | — | 15 | #6,089 |
| 2008 | — | — | 12 | #7,181 |
| 2007 | — | — | 14 | #6,258 |
| 2006 | — | — | 20 | #4,673 |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #10,134 |
| 2004 | — | — | 16 | #5,243 |
| 2003 | — | — | 19 | #4,421 |
| 2002 | — | — | 20 | #4,186 |
| 2001 | — | — | 11 | #6,439 |
| 2000 | — | — | 14 | #5,296 |
| 1995 | — | — | 9 | #6,403 |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #9,484 |
| 1985 | — | — | 11 | #4,049 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | 7 | #4,227 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,815 | 9 | #2,980 |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,383 | 10 | #2,869 |
| 1955 | 11 | #3,777 | 9 | #2,963 |
| 1950 | — | — | 10 | #2,579 |
| 1945 | — | — | 7 | #2,994 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | 6 | #3,641 |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zan mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Susan, Susanne, Suzanne, and Susanna.
How popular is the name Zan in 2025?
Zan ranked #9,696 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zan?
773 babies have been named Zan in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zan most popular?
Zan peaked in 1955, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Zan a boy or girl name?
Zan is used for both: about 15% of babies named Zan have been girls and 85% boys.
Is the name Zan rising or falling?
Zan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.