Total births
410
Boys' name · since 1968
Varian
Varian has 410 recorded births since 1968 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1977 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7357
- among boys today
- 410
- born since 1968
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other boys
410 babies have been named Varian since 1968, making it today's #7357 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Varian has been recorded 410 times among boys since 1968, currently ranked #7357 nationally and more common than 49% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 2025.
- #7357 among boys today
- 410 born since 1968
- 1970s peak decade
- 49% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Varian is currently the #7357 boys' name in America, more common than 49% of boys - 410 born since 1968, peaking in the 1970s.
- #7357
- among boys today
- 410
- born since 1968
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other boys
Varian vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7357
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 49% of names given to boys today.
1970s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Varian was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
40 babies were named Varian in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
How Varian compares
410 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
Varian's all-time total is 12% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Varian | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 410 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 23 | 22,252 |
Varian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Varian's full recorded timeline at 1993, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1989, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1977 peak of 40 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Varian at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1977
Current rank
#7,357
Active since
1968
Varian popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2025
- Peak year (1977)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Varian popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 1925 (Varian as girls' name)
Varian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Varian's strongest decade.
119 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Varian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 17
1960s
17 births
- 1970s
1970s
119 births
- 1980s
1980s
63 births
- 1990s
1990s
48 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s
2010s
100 births
- 2020s
2020s
58 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 119 births (29% of all-time use).
Varian by state
Where Varian concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 12 | 2.9% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 1.5% |
Florida share of Varian's total US births 2.9%
Even split
12 of 410 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Varian? ▼
410 babies have been named Varian since 1968. It currently ranks #7357 among boys. The peak year was 1977 with 40 births.
When was Varian most popular? ▼
Varian was most popular in the 1970s decade with 119 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Varian most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Varian are Florida (12 births), California (6 births).
How long has the name Varian been used? ▼
Records for Varian go back to 1968, giving 58 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Varian? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Varun, Varick, Vardaan, Varnell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Varian's data
- Varian's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (119 total births) through the 2020s (58) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Varians (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Varian
Nearby Names Like Varian
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Varian
Varun Boy
#5324 2,598 births
Varick Boy
257 births
Vardaan Boy
#2869 218 births
Varnell Boy
180 births
Vartan Boy
180 births
Compare Varian side by side: Varian vs Varun Varian vs Varick Varian vs Vardaan
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Varian
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, 1968–2025 (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. "Varian: #7357 Boys' Name - 410 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/varian. 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 Varian 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.