How Many People Are Named Tapan?

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

Tapan
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Tapan means 'sun' in Sanskrit, making it a radiant choice for a name. Only 1 in 31,643,506 Americans have this name, making it incredibly rare. The name peaked in popularity in 1993 with six births, showing its stable presence over the years.

~10
Living in US
1 in 31,643,506
Americans
1993
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Sun
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Sunday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Radiant Inspiring Energetic
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 traditionally represents introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

471,756
Worldwide Bearers
#2,148
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
443,567
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
24,928
🇺🇸 United States
786
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
434
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
291
🇵🇱 Poland
236
🇴🇲 Oman
169
🇨🇦 Canada
163
🇬🇧 England
154
🇳🇵 Nepal
150

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
10 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 39
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
11
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 11 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: 1993

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
12
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
78
International
100

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

📜 Tapan Through the Generations

Tapan, a name that's as rare as it is meaningful, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1993 with just six births. Today, there are only ten people named Tapan living in the country, reflecting its very limited adoption. Interestingly, the average age of those named Tapan is 39, indicating that it's a name often chosen by parents in their thirties, contributing to its modern, newer-generation appeal.

✨ Similar Names to Tapan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tapan's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Tapan

How Many People Have the Name Tapan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10 people in the United States currently share the name Tapan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 31,643,506 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tapan a Common or Rare Name?

Tapan 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 Tapan Mean?

Tapan means "sun" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Tapan Most Popular?

The name Tapan reached peak popularity in 1993, with 6 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 Tapan?

Approximately 10 people named Tapan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11. That works out to roughly 1 in 31,643,506 Americans.

Is Tapan a rare name?

Tapan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 31,643,506 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tapan mean?

Tapan means "sun" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Tapan more male or female?

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

When was Tapan most popular?

Tapan peaked in 1993 with 6 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 US10
All-Time Births11
1 in X1 in 31,643,506
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age39
Peak Year1993
World Rank#2,148
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.