Varian
Every Varian since 1925 — 415 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.
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 |
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| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #12,670 |
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| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,478 |
| 1975 | — | — | 10 | #3,645 |
| 1970 | — | — | 9 | #3,506 |
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| 1925 | 5 | #5,714 | — | — |
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Famous people named Varian
- Varian Fry Writer · 1907–1967
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
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).