The nameLoann

Loann is a French name, mostly for boys, well liked in France since the 1990s.

Meaning

The meaning of Loann is debated. It is often presented as a Breton name, without an established etymology.

Origin

Debated. It is also spelled Loan or Lohann.

History

The name spread in France in the 1990s and 2000s.

Popularity of the name Loann

Loann in France

262ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2022peak year (380 births)
4,910babies named Loann in France since 1900
0190380 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Loann was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,780 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Loann. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Loann in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 272 births a year on average, against 92 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Loann mean?

The meaning of Loann is debated. It is often presented as a Breton name, without an established etymology.

What is the origin of the name Loann?

Debated. It is also spelled Loan or Lohann.

Is Loann a girl's or a boy's name?

Loann is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.