Tan is a unisex given name of Chinese origin, meaning "to establish" or "to set up". It is composed of two Chinese characters: 覃 (Tán), meaning to set up, and 安 (Ān), meaning peaceful or secure. The name Tan has gained popularity worldwide in recent decades due to its simplicity and unique sound.
"The name Tan saw a significant increase in popularity between 1978 and 1985, with a peak of 29 births in 1985. However, from 1986 onwards, the number of annual births decreased significantly, dropping below 20 per year consistently until 1994. The popularity of the name has fluctuated since then, with no clear trend and a total of 586 births recorded over the entire period."