Nan

Nan is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2023.

Nan at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nan

Nan belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nan first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #341 in 1883, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 10,274 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nan in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#341 in 1883
Peak year
1947
Total since 1880
10,274

Nan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#3795 in 1996
Babies named Nan in 2023
3
Total since 1996
21

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nan mean?

The meaning of Nan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nan a boy or girl name?

Nan is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2023.

What origin is the name Nan?

Nan comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nan?

Nan first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #341 in 1883, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].