Banyan
Every Banyan since 1996 — 369 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Banyan
Banyan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,857 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 369 American babies have been named Banyan. Its peak came in 2011, when 26 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 Banyan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Banyan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #10,857 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,013 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7,828 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,135 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,878 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,500 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,806 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,087 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,339 |
| 2015 | 26 | #3,994 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,337 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4,196 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4,880 |
| 2011 | 26 | #3,896 |
| 2010 | 19 | #4,859 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,595 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,104 |
| 2007 | 14 | #5,939 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,548 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,229 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,819 |
| 2003 | 7 | #8,749 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7,718 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Banyan in 2025?
Banyan ranked #10,857 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Banyan?
369 babies have been named Banyan in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Banyan most popular?
Banyan peaked in 2011, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Banyan a boy or girl name?
Banyan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Banyan rising or falling?
Banyan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.