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Tan
BoyMeaning of Tan: Vietnamese: 'new or dawn'
Tan is a boy's name most strongly associated with Vietnamese naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice.
US rank 2025
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Not in the US top list
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
597
First recorded 1976 · peak 1985
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
98% boys · 2% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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