The nameKaan
Kaan is a Turkish boy's name, given in France since the 1980s.
- Boy's name
- Turkish
Meaning
In Turkish, Kaan means a ruler, like the title khan.
Origin
Turkish.
History
First found in France in 1980, Kaan peaked in the late 2000s and is still given, notably in Grand Est and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
Popularity of the name Kaan
Kaan in France
932ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2010peak year (80 births)
1,535babies named Kaan in France since 1900
Kaan was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 580 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Kaan. Its rise began around 1994, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Kaan in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 46 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaan mean?
In Turkish, Kaan means a ruler, like the title khan.
What is the origin of the name Kaan?
Turkish.
Is Kaan a girl's or a boy's name?
Kaan is a boy's name.