Dhyan
Every Dhyan since 2006 — 375 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dhyan
Dhyan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,430 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2006, 375 American babies have been named Dhyan. Its peak came in 2018, when 34 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 Dhyan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dhyan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #4,430 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,495 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,513 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5,491 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,804 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,902 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4,676 |
| 2018 | 34 | #3,315 |
| 2017 | 29 | #3,699 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4,021 |
| 2015 | 32 | #3,454 |
| 2014 | 26 | #3,930 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,362 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4,165 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,687 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,445 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,526 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,144 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11,288 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12,524 |
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Famous people named Dhyan
- Dhyan Chand Politician · 1905–1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dhyan in 2025?
Dhyan ranked #4,430 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dhyan?
375 babies have been named Dhyan in the United States since 2006, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dhyan most popular?
Dhyan peaked in 2018, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Dhyan a boy or girl name?
Dhyan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dhyan rising or falling?
Dhyan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dhyan?
Well-known people named Dhyan include Dhyan Chand (politician).