Total births
578
Boys' name · since 1990
Nayan
578 babies named Nayan in U.S. Social Security records since 1990, with the highest year being 2012. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #5774
- among boys today
- 578
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Nayan currently ranks #5774 among boys' names in America, with 578 babies recorded since 1990.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nayan has been recorded 578 times among boys since 1990, currently ranked #5774 nationally and more common than 60% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2025.
- #5774 among boys today
- 578 born since 1990
- 2010s peak decade
- 60% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nayan is currently the #5774 boys' name in America, more common than 60% of boys - 578 born since 1990, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5774
- among boys today
- 578
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Nayan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5774
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 60% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Nayan was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
32 babies were named Nayan in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Nayan compares
578 Top 41% higher than 59% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nayan's all-time total is 57% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nayan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 578 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 32 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nayan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nayan's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1990, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2012 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nayan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#5,774
Active since
1990
Nayan popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Nayan popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 2008 (Nayan as girls' name)
Nayan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nayan's strongest decade.
256 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Nayan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 28
1990s
28 births
- 2000s
2000s
154 births
- 2010s
2010s
256 births
- 2020s
2020s
140 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 256 births (44% of all-time use).
How Nayan compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Nayan's total volume
Nayan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nayan by state
Where Nayan concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 43 | 7.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 23 | 4.0% |
| #3 | New York | | 13 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Nayan's total US births 7.4%
Even split
43 of 578 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nayan? ▼
Nayan has been given to 578 babies in the U.S. since 1990, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5774 as of the latest data. 32 babies were born in 2012, its single highest year.
When was Nayan most popular? ▼
Nayan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 256 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Nayan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nayan are California (43 births), Texas (23 births), New York (13 births).
How long has the name Nayan been used? ▼
Records for Nayan go back to 1990, giving 36 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nayan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Naythan, Nayel, Nayib, Nayden, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nayan's data
- Nayan's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (256 total births) through the 2020s (140) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Nayans (43 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 Nayan
Nearby Names Like Nayan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nayan
Naythan Boy
#7430 813 births
Nayel Boy
#2208 503 births
Nayib Boy
#5772 235 births
Nayden Boy
#11738 199 births
Naythen Boy
147 births
Compare Nayan side by side: Nayan vs Naythan Nayan vs Nayel Nayan vs Nayib
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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, 1990–2025 (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. "Nayan: #5774 Boys' Name - 578 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nayan. 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 Nayan 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.