How Many People Are Named Layan?
Complete statistics for the name Layan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Layan means 'to flow' in Arabic, making it a name with poetic origins. That's just 1 in 114,719 Americans who have this very rare female name, with only 2,877 people named Layan living in the US today. It's a rising trend, peaking in 2022 with 247 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 2,896 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Layan Through the Generations
Layan's journey through the generations shows a modern rise, with its peak year being 2022, marking a significant increase from previous years. The name's current popularity is concentrated among younger individuals, with 2,889 under-30 and only 7 aged between 30 and 60. This stark age distribution highlights Layan as a genuinely modern name, reflecting contemporary naming trends and preferences.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Layan
Layan is a feminine Arabic given name meaning "prosperity life", "soft, gentle." Leen is a related name. Both are among the most popular names given to newborn girls in the Arab world in the past decade.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Layan's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Layan
How Many People Have the Name Layan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,877 people in the United States currently share the name Layan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 114,719 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Layan a Common or Rare Name?
Layan 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 Layan Mean?
Layan means "to flow" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Layan in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Layan Most Popular?
The name Layan reached peak popularity in 2022, with 247 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Layan?
Approximately 2,877 people named Layan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,896. That works out to roughly 1 in 114,719 Americans.
Is Layan a rare name?
Layan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 114,719 Americans has this name.
What does the name Layan mean?
Layan means "to flow" and comes from Arabic origins.
Is Layan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Layan are male and 100% are female.
When was Layan most popular?
Layan peaked in 2022 with 247 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.