How Many People Are Named Nayan?

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

Nayan
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Nayan means 'leader' in Sanskrit and it's very rare, with only 549 people named Nayan living in the US today, making up just 1 in 600,979 Americans. The majority, 96%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~549
Living in US
1 in 600,979
Americans
2012
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Leader
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
1
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

170,118
Worldwide Bearers
#6,170
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
107,126
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
55,354
🇳🇵 Nepal
1,878
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,013
🇲🇾 Malaysia
887
🇺🇸 United States
692
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
501
🇧🇷 Brazil
464
🇬🇧 England
438
🇮🇶 Iraq
367

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
544 (99%)
♀ Female
5 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
534
Would be under 30 (96%)
21
Would be 30–60 (4%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 555 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: 2012

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Nayan Through the Generations

Nayan has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2012 when there were 32 births. Today, the average age of someone named Nayan is 13, indicating it's a name embraced by younger parents. Of those named Nayan, 534 are under 30, 21 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, showing how recent and trendy this name really is.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 36
Texas 23
New York 13
Illinois 5

✨ Similar Names to Nayan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nayan's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Nayan

How Many People Have the Name Nayan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 549 people in the United States currently share the name Nayan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 600,979 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nayan a Common or Rare Name?

Nayan 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 Nayan Mean?

Nayan means "leader" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nayan in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Nayan Most Popular?

The name Nayan reached peak popularity in 2012, with 32 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Nayan?

Approximately 549 people named Nayan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 555. That works out to roughly 1 in 600,979 Americans.

Is Nayan a rare name?

Nayan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 600,979 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nayan mean?

Nayan means "leader" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Nayan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Nayan are male and 1% are female.

When was Nayan most popular?

Nayan peaked in 2012 with 32 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.

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 US549
All-Time Births555
1 in X1 in 600,979
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2012
World Rank#6,170
Male %99%
Female %1%

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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.