The nameLuan

Luan is a name mostly given to boys, of Albanian and Brazilian use.

Meaning

In Albanian, luan means "lion".

Origin

Albanian, also used in Brazil.

History

First given in France in the early 1970s, Luan peaked around 2010 and is still given today.

Popularity of the name Luan

Luan in France

1011thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2010peak year (60 births)
1,035babies named Luan in France since 1900
03060 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Luan was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 400 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Luan. Its rise began around 1999, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Luan in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 39 births a year on average, against 29 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Luan mean?

In Albanian, luan means "lion".

What is the origin of the name Luan?

Albanian, also used in Brazil.

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

Luan is a boy's name.