How Many People Are Named Banyan?
Complete statistics for the name Banyan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Banyan comes from the famous banyan tree, a symbol of shelter and deep roots in Indian culture. There are roughly 359 people living in the US with this name today, meaning about 1 in 918,022 Americans share it. It's overwhelmingly a young person's name, with 99% of bearers under the age of 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 traditionally represents creativity, self-expression, and joyful communication. It's associated with people who are naturally optimistic and inspired to share their ideas with the world.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 363 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Banyan Through the Generations
Banyan is a genuinely modern name that didn't even register on most radar until the 2000s. It's almost entirely a product of the current generation, with 358 of its 359 estimated living bearers in the US being under 30 years old. Only 5 people named Banyan fall in the 30-to-60 age range, and there aren't any over 60. The name hit its peak in 2011, when 26 babies were given the name, and the average age of a Banyan today is just 13. That tells you this name hasn't had time to build a multigenerational story yet. With only 363 total births recorded across all US history, it remains very rare, and its trend has been stable rather than rapidly climbing. Globally, there are about 1,229 living bearers, placing it at world rank 225,676. Outside the US, it's most commonly found in China. Banyan feels like a nature-inspired pick that parents are just beginning to discover, and it'll be fascinating to see if it grows in the coming decades.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Banyan's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Banyan
How Many People Have the Name Banyan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 359 people in the United States currently share the name Banyan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 918,022 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Banyan a Common or Rare Name?
Banyan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Banyan Mean?
Banyan means "The banyan tree" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Banyan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Banyan Most Popular?
The name Banyan reached peak popularity in 2011, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Banyan?
Approximately 359 people named Banyan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 363. That works out to roughly 1 in 918,022 Americans.
Is Banyan a rare name?
Banyan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 918,022 Americans has this name.
What does the name Banyan mean?
Banyan means "The banyan tree" and comes from Sanskrit origins.
Is Banyan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Banyan are male and 0% are female.
When was Banyan most popular?
Banyan peaked in 2011 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.