Xan is a unique and distinctive given name of unknown origin, but often associated with Scottish or Irish descent. It consists of just three letters, making it quite short and easy to pronounce. The name begins with the letter 'X', which is relatively uncommon in names, adding to its uniqueness. Despite its rarity, Xan does not have any significant historical figures or notable characters attached to it, allowing those named Xan to create their own identity and legacy associated with the name.
The name Xan experienced a significant decrease in popularity between 1965 and 1967, with a substantial drop from 38 births to just 10 births over those two years. After 1967, the number of babies named Xan fluctuated but remained relatively low, never exceeding 13 births per year until the name's popularity began to decline further in the early 1970s. Overall, there were a total of 123 children born with the name Xan between 1965 and 1973.