The nameSwany

Swany is a name derived from Swann, mostly for boys.

Meaning

From Swann, the name of Proust's character, linked to the English swan.

Origin

English, through French literature.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 2010s, also to some girls.

Popularity of the name Swany

Swany in France

2165thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2016peak year (95 births)
540babies named Swany in France since 1900
04895 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Swany was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 300 births over the decade, 56% of all recorded babies named Swany. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2016. Half of all babies named Swany in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 17 births a year on average, against 46 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Swany mean?

From Swann, the name of Proust's character, linked to the English swan.

What is the origin of the name Swany?

English, through French literature.

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

Swany is a boy's name.