Jayan
Every Jayan since 2001 — 380 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jayan
Jayan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,885 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 380 American babies have been named Jayan. Its peak came in 2024, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Jayan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jayan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #3,885 |
| 2024 | 33 | #3,487 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,696 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,481 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,485 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,004 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,670 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,895 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5,011 |
| 2016 | 30 | #3,634 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,347 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,123 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,063 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,469 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4,573 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,590 |
| 2009 | 19 | #5,012 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,902 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,772 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,335 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,362 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,563 |
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| 2002 | 8 | #7,991 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,869 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jayan in 2025?
Jayan ranked #3,885 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jayan?
380 babies have been named Jayan in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jayan most popular?
Jayan peaked in 2024, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Jayan a boy or girl name?
Jayan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jayan rising or falling?
Jayan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.