Total births
273
Boys' name · since 1973
Narayan
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 273 babies named Narayan, peaking in 2014. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 273
- total births
- 1973–2022
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Narayan sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 273 recorded since 1973.
Social Security Administration records show Narayan recorded 273 times among boys since 1973, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2022.
- 273 total births
- 1973–2022 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
273 boys have been named Narayan since 1973, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2022.
- 273
- total births
- 1973–2022
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Narayan was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
21 babies were named Narayan in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
Narayan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Narayan splits its recorded history at 2009: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1973 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2014 peak of 21 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Narayan at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
2014
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Narayan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2022
- Peak year (2014)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Narayan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Narayan's strongest decade.
132 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Narayan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
- 1990s 38
1990s
38 births
- 2000s
2000s
65 births
- 2010s
2010s
132 births
- 2020s 21
2020s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 132 births (48% of all-time use).
Narayan by state
Where Narayan concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.8% |
California share of Narayan's total US births 1.8%
5 of 273 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Narayan? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 273 babies named Narayan. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 2014, with 21 births.
When was Narayan most popular? ▼
Narayan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 132 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Narayan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Narayan are California (5 births).
How long has the name Narayan been used? ▼
Narayan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1973, spanning 50 years of data through 2022.
What names are similar to Narayan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Narciso, Narek, Naren, Narada, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Narayan's data
- Narayan's decade-level peak was the 2010s (132 total births); usage has since declined to 21 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Narayans (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Narayan
Nearby Names Like Narayan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Narayan
Narciso Boy
#10979 2,078 births
Narek Boy
#4263 675 births
Naren Boy
209 births
Narada Boy
201 births
Nareg Boy
146 births
Compare Narayan side by side: Narayan vs Narciso Narayan vs Narek Narayan vs Naren
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1973–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Narayan: Baby Name Since 1973 - 273 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/narayan. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Narayan draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.