Oryan
Every Oryan since 1975 — 1,130 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Oryan
Oryan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,289 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 1,130 American babies have been named Oryan. Its peak came in 2009, when 53 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Oryan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Oryan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #3,289 |
| 2024 | 29 | #3,869 |
| 2023 | 22 | #4,699 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3,200 |
| 2021 | 29 | #3,792 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3,186 |
| 2019 | 30 | #3,694 |
| 2018 | 31 | #3,584 |
| 2017 | 34 | #3,361 |
| 2016 | 32 | #3,499 |
| 2015 | 45 | #2,707 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3,441 |
| 2013 | 35 | #3,169 |
| 2012 | 30 | #3,606 |
| 2011 | 37 | #3,091 |
| 2010 | 51 | #2,459 |
| 2009 | 53 | #2,439 |
| 2008 | 52 | #2,454 |
| 2007 | 32 | #3,429 |
| 2006 | 49 | #2,502 |
| 2005 | 51 | #2,320 |
| 2004 | 39 | #2,731 |
| 2003 | 26 | #3,500 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,149 |
| 2001 | 24 | #3,591 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,518 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,819 |
| 1990 | 14 | #4,125 |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1975 | 5 | #6,057 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Oryan in 2025?
Oryan ranked #3,289 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Oryan?
1,130 babies have been named Oryan in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Oryan most popular?
Oryan peaked in 2009, when 53 newborns received the name.
Is Oryan a boy or girl name?
Oryan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Oryan rising or falling?
Oryan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.