Viyan
Every Viyan since 2012 — 418 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Viyan
Viyan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,746 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2012, 418 American babies have been named Viyan. Its peak came in 2019, when 43 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 Viyan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Viyan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #3,746 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,209 |
| 2023 | 36 | #3,340 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,148 |
| 2021 | 32 | #3,577 |
| 2020 | 31 | #3,565 |
| 2019 | 43 | #2,894 |
| 2018 | 40 | #2,990 |
| 2017 | 33 | #3,434 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,611 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3,677 |
| 2014 | 19 | #5,053 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,223 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,523 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Viyan in 2025?
Viyan ranked #3,746 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Viyan?
418 babies have been named Viyan in the United States since 2012, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Viyan most popular?
Viyan peaked in 2019, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Viyan a boy or girl name?
Viyan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Viyan rising or falling?
Viyan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.