How Many People Are Named Gyan?

Complete statistics for the name Gyan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Gyan
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Gyan means 'knowledge' in Sanskrit, making it a profound choice for parents. Only 1 in 1,649,944 Americans share this unique name, with just 200 people living in the US today. The majority of those named Gyan are under 30, highlighting its status as a truly modern name.

~282
Living in US
1 in 1,175,352
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Knowledge
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Wise Insightful Curious
2
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

189,103
Worldwide Bearers
#5,548
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
177,238
🇬🇭 Ghana
7,866
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
408
🇺🇸 United States
401
🇧🇷 Brazil
353
🇶🇦 Qatar
332
🇵🇱 Poland
330
🇧🇹 Bhutan
257
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
236
🇮🇩 Indonesia
226

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
200 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
202
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 202 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: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
67
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Gyan Through the Generations

Gyan, a name rooted in Sanskrit meaning 'knowledge', has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak year of 2011 when 15 babies were given this name. With only 202 total births recorded throughout history, it's clear that Gyan remains a very rare choice. Today, there are approximately 200 individuals bearing this name, with the average age sitting at just 13 years old. This indicates that Gyan is predominantly embraced by younger generations, with nearly all of its bearers being under 30.

✨ Similar Names to Gyan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Gyan's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Gyan

How Many People Have the Name Gyan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 282 people in the United States currently share the name Gyan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,175,352 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Gyan a Common or Rare Name?

Gyan 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 Gyan Mean?

Gyan means "knowledge" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Gyan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Gyan Most Popular?

The name Gyan reached peak popularity in 2011, with 15 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 Gyan?

Approximately 282 people named Gyan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 282. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,175,352 Americans.

Is Gyan a rare name?

Gyan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,175,352 Americans has this name.

What does the name Gyan mean?

Gyan means "knowledge" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Gyan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Gyan are male and 0% are female.

When was Gyan most popular?

Gyan peaked in 2011 with 15 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US282
All-Time Births282
1 in X1 in 1,175,352
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2011
World Rank#5,548
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.