Ayan
Every Ayan since 1975 — 4,942 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ayan
Ayan is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #762 in 2025 with 338 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 4,942 American babies have been named Ayan — about 83% boys and 17% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 361 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Ayan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ayan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #5,429 | 338 | #762 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,644 | 275 | #877 |
| 2023 | 25 | #5,146 | 284 | #851 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,496 | 282 | #857 |
| 2021 | 31 | #4,424 | 241 | #937 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,187 | 246 | #907 |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,667 | 217 | #981 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,904 | 183 | #1,079 |
| 2017 | 34 | #4,231 | 234 | #911 |
| 2016 | 35 | #4,172 | 176 | #1,110 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,274 | 204 | #999 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,790 | 207 | #996 |
| 2013 | 34 | #4,256 | 174 | #1,075 |
| 2012 | 32 | #4,509 | 118 | #1,408 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,368 | 149 | #1,183 |
| 2010 | 35 | #4,205 | 145 | #1,219 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,405 | 128 | #1,347 |
| 2008 | 27 | #5,307 | 93 | #1,656 |
| 2007 | 25 | #5,550 | 104 | #1,516 |
| 2006 | 22 | #5,942 | 78 | #1,771 |
| 2005 | 29 | #4,597 | 35 | #2,963 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,776 | 37 | #2,790 |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,690 | 22 | #3,842 |
| 2002 | 30 | #4,195 | 32 | #2,890 |
| 2001 | 24 | #4,854 | 18 | #4,315 |
| 2000 | 31 | #3,994 | 14 | #5,063 |
| 1995 | 15 | #5,996 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,179 | 5 | #8,221 |
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| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,540 |
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Famous people named Ayan
- Ayan Sadakov Soccer player · 1961–2017
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ayan in 2025?
Ayan ranked #762 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 338 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ayan?
4,942 babies have been named Ayan in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ayan most popular?
Ayan peaked in 2025, when 361 newborns received the name.
Is Ayan a boy or girl name?
Ayan is used for both: about 17% of babies named Ayan have been girls and 83% boys.
Is the name Ayan rising or falling?
Ayan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ayan?
Well-known people named Ayan include Ayan Sadakov (soccer player).