Aayan
Every Aayan since 2002 — 2,676 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aayan
Aayan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,571 in 2025 with 108 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 2,676 American babies have been named Aayan. Its peak came in 2019, when 209 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aayan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aayan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 108 | #1,571 |
| 2024 | 140 | #1,355 |
| 2023 | 151 | #1,271 |
| 2022 | 161 | #1,220 |
| 2021 | 168 | #1,170 |
| 2020 | 195 | #1,039 |
| 2019 | 209 | #1,000 |
| 2018 | 167 | #1,151 |
| 2017 | 180 | #1,086 |
| 2016 | 170 | #1,134 |
| 2015 | 144 | #1,253 |
| 2014 | 139 | #1,276 |
| 2013 | 94 | #1,624 |
| 2012 | 94 | #1,638 |
| 2011 | 57 | #2,261 |
| 2010 | 96 | #1,626 |
| 2009 | 110 | #1,511 |
| 2008 | 79 | #1,838 |
| 2007 | 108 | #1,477 |
| 2006 | 84 | #1,684 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,099 |
| 2004 | 7 | #8,928 |
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| 2002 | 5 | #10,672 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aayan in 2025?
Aayan ranked #1,571 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 108 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aayan?
2,676 babies have been named Aayan in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aayan most popular?
Aayan peaked in 2019, when 209 newborns received the name.
Is Aayan a boy or girl name?
Aayan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aayan rising or falling?
Aayan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.