Tuan
Tuan is a boy's name of Vietnamese origin.
Meaning
Bright, intelligent, chivalrous, or handsome.
Origin and history
Tuan is a traditional Vietnamese male name that signifies brightness, intelligence, or chivalry. In the United States, it gained usage in the late 20th century, particularly within Vietnamese American communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,417 babies in the United States have been named Tuan since 1880. It ranks #3302 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- CA (59.8 %)
- TX (21.7 %)
- LA (15.2 %)
- KS (2.4 %)
- VA (0.79 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 170 |
| 1980-1990 | 710 |
| 1990-2000 | 303 |
| 2000-2010 | 153 |
| 2010-2019 | 75 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Famous people named Tuan
- Tuan Le: Poker Player
Fun facts
- The name stems from Sino-Vietnamese roots often associated with nobility, sharpness of mind, and good manners.
- Tuan saw its highest U.S. popularity in the 1980s and 1990s as Vietnamese families settled across the country.