Total births
303
Boys' name · since 1995
Sayan
303 babies named Sayan in U.S. Social Security records since 1995, with the highest year being 2022. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #5360
- among boys today
- 303
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Sayan is the #5360 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 303 recorded since 1995.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sayan has been recorded 303 times among boys since 1995, currently ranked #5360 nationally and more common than 63% 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 1995 to 2025.
- #5360 among boys today
- 303 born since 1995
- 2010s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sayan is currently the #5360 boys' name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 303 born since 1995, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5360
- among boys today
- 303
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Sayan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5360
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Sayan was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
22 babies were named Sayan in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Sayan compares
303 46th percentile among 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
Sayan's all-time total is 17% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sayan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 303 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 22 | 23 | 22,252 |
Sayan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sayan's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 68% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 32%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1998, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2022 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sayan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#5,360
Active since
1995
Sayan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Sayan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Sayan's strongest decade.
128 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Sayan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
56 births
- 2010s
2010s
128 births
- 2020s
2020s
108 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 128 births (42% of all-time use).
Sayan by state
Where Sayan concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 1.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.7% |
Pennsylvania share of Sayan's total US births 1.7%
Even split
5 of 303 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sayan? ▼
303 babies have been named Sayan since 1995. It currently ranks #5360 among boys. The peak year was 2022 with 22 births.
When was Sayan most popular? ▼
Sayan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 128 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Sayan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sayan are Pennsylvania (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Sayan been used? ▼
Sayan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1995, spanning 31 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Sayan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Saylor, Sayed, Sayer, Sayvion, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Sayan's data
- Sayan's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (128 total births) through the 2020s (108) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Sayans (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Sayan
Nearby Names Like Sayan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sayan
Saylor Boy
#2218 880 births
Sayed Boy
#3935 688 births
Sayer Boy
#11319 401 births
Sayvion Boy
#7519 336 births
Sayid Boy
#6650 260 births
Compare Sayan side by side: Sayan vs Saylor Sayan vs Sayed Sayan vs Sayer
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Sayan
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, 1995–2025 (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. "Sayan: #5360 Boys' Name - 303 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sayan. 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 Sayan 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.