Sayan
Every Sayan since 1995 — 303 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sayan
Sayan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,013 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 303 American babies have been named Sayan. Its peak came in 2022, when 22 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 Sayan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sayan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #5,013 |
| 2024 | 18 | #5,405 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,859 |
| 2022 | 22 | #4,675 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,982 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,971 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,552 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,279 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,489 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,661 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,254 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,945 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,997 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,559 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,524 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,674 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8,201 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,887 |
| 2007 | 6 | #12,106 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,808 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,490 |
| 2002 | 7 | #9,215 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,741 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,696 |
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Famous people named Sayan
- Sayan Sanya Singer · 1953–2013
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sayan in 2025?
Sayan ranked #5,013 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sayan?
303 babies have been named Sayan in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sayan most popular?
Sayan peaked in 2022, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Sayan a boy or girl name?
Sayan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sayan rising or falling?
Sayan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sayan?
Well-known people named Sayan include Sayan Sanya (singer).