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Scan

skan /skæn/

At a glance

In short
Scan is a unique and strong English name for baby boys, pronounced as "skan" (/skæn/). It carries an air of individuality and distinction.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1988 (#7,270)
Babies in 1988
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#5,620 in 1982
First recorded
1982

Meaning of Scan

The name Scan is a unique and strong name for baby boys. It has English origins and is pronounced as "skan" (/skæn/). While it may not be a commonly used name, it carries an air of individuality and distinction. In terms of associations, the name Scan does not have any specific cultural or historical references. However, its rarity adds to its appeal, making it an excellent choice for parents who are seeking a one-of-a-kind name for their little one. According to data from the United States of America, Scan was given to five boys in 1988 and ranked 7265th in popularity that year.

How to pronounce Scan

English

Popularity of Scan in the U.S.

Scan was last recorded in the U.S. in 1988, ranked #7,270 with 5 babies. It peaked at #5,620 in 1982. It first appears in the records in 1982.

Bar and line chart: Scan in the U.S., 1982–1988. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 6 in 1982 and 5 in 1988. Line: rank among boy names, peak #5,620 in 1982, #7,270 in 1988.
  • Boys named Scan (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1982–1988. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1982⁠–⁠1988 3 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
198857,270▼ 319
198756,951back
198265,620new

Notable people named Scan

  • Scan Tester — Lewis "Scan" Tester was an English musician known for folk and country music.