Varian: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#10,600

among boys · ↓2,879 vs 2024

Babies in 2025

named Varian

How common

1 in 244,011

boys born in 2025

Peak year

1977

40 babies

All-time total

415

#8,882 all-time among boys

First recorded

1925

in Social Security records

Varian popularity over time

415 babies have been named Varian since 1925, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1920s	5	–	5	1	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	17	17	2	–	#3,050
1970s	–	119	119	12	+600%	#1,473
1980s	–	63	63	6	-47%	#4,478
1990s	–	48	48	5	-24%	#6,787
2000s	–	5	5	1	-90%	#12,670
2010s	–	100	100	10	+1900%	#4,736
2020s (to 2025)	–	58	58	10	-3%	#6,865

The story of Varian

Varian is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,600 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1925, 415 American babies have been named Varian. Its peak came in 1977, when 40 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1970s.

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 Varian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Varian?

The median living Varian is about 32 years old; half are between 8 and 47. An estimated 400 people named Varian are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Varian 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	–	–	7	#10,600
2024	–	–	11	#7,721
2023	–	–	13	#6,865
2022	–	–	11	#7,727
2021	–	–	9	#8,782
2020	–	–	7	#10,532
2019	–	–	15	#6,079
2018	–	–	11	#7,581
2017	–	–	21	#4,736
2016	–	–	16	#5,776
2015	–	–	10	#8,000
2014	–	–	7	#10,642
2013	–	–	8	#9,603
2012	–	–	–	–
2011	–	–	6	#12,194
2010	–	–	6	#12,123
2009	–	–	–	–
2008	–	–	–	–
2007	–	–	–	–
2006	–	–	–	–
2005	–	–	–	–
2004	–	–	–	–
2003	–	–	5	#12,670
2002	–	–	–	–
2001	–	–	–	–
2000	–	–	–	–
1995	–	–	–	–
1990	–	–	–	–
1985	–	–	–	–
1980	–	–	9	#4,478
1975	–	–	10	#3,645
1970	–	–	9	#3,506
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1930	–	–	–	–
1925	5	#5,714	–	–
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Famous people named Varian

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Varian Fry American journalist (1907–1967) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Varian, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Varian?

The median living Varian is about 32 years old. Half of all living Varians are between 8 and 47 years old.

How many people named Varian are alive today?

An estimated 400 people named Varian are alive in the United States, based on 415 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Varian in 2025?

Varian ranked #10,600 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Varian?

415 babies have been named Varian in the United States since 1925, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Varian most popular?

Varian peaked in 1977, when 40 newborns received the name.

Is Varian a boy or girl name?

Varian is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Varian rising or falling?

Varian is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Varian?

Well-known people named Varian include Varian Fry (writer).

Names like Varian

Names that sound and feel close to Varian: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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