Name meaning & stats
Xuan
Xuan. 267 US babies since 1940, peak 1985. Notable Xuans are 1.3× over-represented as actors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1985
267 US babies were named Xuan between 1940 and 2025.
Xuan around the world
- France: 115 babies since 1900, peak 2013
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Xuans end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.3× | Low · 3 people |
| Writer | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
| Professor | 1.1× | Low · 1 people |
| Judge | 1.2× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable women who are actors, Xuans show up 1.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1985)