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San
UnisexMeaning of San: Korean: 'mountain'
San is a unisex name most strongly associated with Korean naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7774th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#7774
13 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
2,502
First recorded 1911 · peak 1950
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
25% boys · 75% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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