Chan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #4508 in 2001 with 17 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 18 births ranking #3759. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 112.5%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 114,284 boys born was named Chan. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.