Aayan
Boy name · #1583 in 2025 · Uniqueness 82/100
In 2025, 108 baby boys were named Aayan, placing it at #1583 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1252, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 16,667 boys born in 2025 was named Aayan.
Babies named Aayan per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 23-year story
Aayan first appears in the Social Security records in 2002, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2019, when 209 boys were named Aayan — good for #1000 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Aayan against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Aayan in class?
Aayan scores 82 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Aayan will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Aayan is most common
Geography matters for names, and Aayan is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Aayans were TX (14), CA (11), NY (11), GA (7), PA (7). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Aayan
Statistically, parents drawn to Aayan tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Aaryan, Riyan, Ariyan, Avyan, and Ayan.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Aayan | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 108 | #1571 |
| 2024 | 140 | #1355 |
| 2023 | 151 | #1271 |
| 2022 | 161 | #1220 |
| 2021 | 168 | #1170 |
| 2020 | 195 | #1039 |
| 2019 | 209 | #1000 |
| 2018 | 167 | #1151 |
| 2017 | 180 | #1086 |
| 2016 | 170 | #1134 |
| 2015 | 144 | #1252 |
| 2014 | 139 | #1276 |
| 2013 | 94 | #1624 |
| 2012 | 94 | #1637 |
| 2011 | 57 | #2261 |
| 2010 | 96 | #1626 |
| 2009 | 110 | #1511 |
| 2008 | 79 | #1838 |
| 2007 | 108 | #1477 |
| 2006 | 84 | #1684 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7096 |
| 2004 | 7 | #8927 |
| 2002 | 5 | #10667 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aayan a popular boy name?
Aayan ranked #1583 among boys in 2025 with 108 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1252.
When was the name Aayan most popular?
Aayan peaked in 2019, when 209 American boys received the name (ranked #1000 that year). Since 2019 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Aayan?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 16,667 newborn American boys was named Aayan. It scores 82/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.