Nan
- Pronunciation
- [Nan]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Grace
- Origin
- Hebrew
Nan Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 10,274 baby girls have been named Nan. The name peaked in 1947 with 255 US births that year (rank #523).
Top States for Nan
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Nan births are: New York (720), Texas (648), Pennsylvania (646).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Nan
If you like Nan's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →
3-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Nan's exact length and starting letter: Nab, Nat, Ned, Nef, Ngu.
Quick Facts About Nan
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nana | Ghanaian Name Meaning "Mother Of The Earth." | Female | African |
| Nanci | Variant Of Anne Favor: Grace. | Female | French |
| Nancie | Variant Of Anne Favor: Grace. | Female | French |
| Nancy | Variant Of Anne Favor: Grace. | Female | French |
| Nanelle | Grace | Female | Hebrew |
| Nanette | Grace | Female | Hebrew |
| Nanine | Grace | Female | Hebrew |
| Nanna | Legend Name | Female | French |
| Nannette | Favor: Grace. Variant Of Anne. | Female | French |
| Nannie | Grace | Female | Hebrew |
| Nanny | Grace | Female | Hebrew |
| Nanon | Grace | Female | French |
| Ninon | Grace | Female | French |
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Compare Nan to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Nan against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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