boys' name · peaked 2016

Aaryan

Every Aaryan since 2001 — 2,155 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#2,020
among boys
Babies in 2025
74
named Aaryan
Peak year
2016
142 babies
All-time total
2,155
since 2001

The story of Aaryan

Aaryan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,020 in 2025 with 74 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 2001, 2,155 American babies have been named Aaryan. Its peak came in 2016, when 142 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 Aaryan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Aaryan 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 74 #2,020
2024 70 #2,120
2023 92 #1,765
2022 104 #1,652
2021 112 #1,554
2020 93 #1,685
2019 119 #1,459
2018 126 #1,396
2017 123 #1,413
2016 142 #1,279
2015 125 #1,381
2014 104 #1,536
2013 6 #14,600 106 #1,520
2012 94 #1,637
2011 105 #1,516
2010 88 #1,725
2009 67 #2,050
2008 75 #1,916
2007 69 #2,016
2006 63 #2,082
2005 53 #2,237
2004 53 #2,193
2003 47 #2,269
2002 29 #3,095
2001 16 #4,676
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Aaryan in 2025?

Aaryan ranked #2,020 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 74 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Aaryan?

2,155 babies have been named Aaryan in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Aaryan most popular?

Aaryan peaked in 2016, when 142 newborns received the name.

Is Aaryan a boy or girl name?

Aaryan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Aaryan rising or falling?

Aaryan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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