Loan

♂ Boy

Pronounced LWAHN /ˈlwɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Vietnamese loan, 'a phoenix; the female of a pair of mythical birds (luan-phoenix)'; more often a girl's name; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A phoenix; a mythical bird: Loan is Vietnamese 'a phoenix'. Lyrical, cultural, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'LWAHN').

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Origin LowVietnamese

MeaningFrom Vietnamese loan, 'a phoenix; the female of a pair of mythical birds (luan-phoenix)'; more often a girl's name; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#6315 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 18

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Loan comes from Vietnamese loan, 'a phoenix; the female of a pair of mythical birds (the luan-phoenix)' (routes layered, which we note). More often a girl's name in Vietnam; here for boys (slug distinguished). A lyrical, cultural name (said 'LWAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Vietnamese families. Rare for boys, a-phoenix at the root, and cultural.

Did you know? Loan means 'a phoenix; the female of a pair of mythical birds' in Vietnamese — a lyrical, cultural name, more often a girl's name but here for boys (the routes are layered; said 'LWAHN', one syllable).

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Loan — routes layered

Variations

Loann

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Loan mean?

Loan is Vietnamese for 'a phoenix; a mythical bird'; it is more often a girl's name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Loan?

It's said LWAHN /ˈlwɑn/ — one syllable (not like the English word).

Is Loan a boy or girl name?

Loan is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Loan?

Loan is a rare name in the U.S.