Total births
2,598
Boys' name · since 1981
Varun
2,598 babies named Varun in U.S. Social Security records since 1981, with the highest year being 2004. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #5324
- among boys today
- 2,598
- born since 1981
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Varun currently ranks #5324 among boys' names in America, with 2,598 babies recorded since 1981.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Varun has been recorded 2,598 times among boys since 1981, currently ranked #5324 nationally and more common than 63% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2025.
- #5324 among boys today
- 2,598 born since 1981
- 2000s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Varun is currently the #5324 boys' name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 2,598 born since 1981, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5324
- among boys today
- 2,598
- born since 1981
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Varun vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5324
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Varun was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
145 babies were named Varun in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
How Varun compares
2,598 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
Varun's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Varun | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,598 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 145 | 23 | 22,252 |
Varun's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Varun's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2004 peak of 145, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Varun at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2004
Current rank
#5,324
Active since
1981
Varun popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2025
- Peak year (2004)
- 145
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Varun by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Varun's strongest decade.
1,146 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Varun births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 159
1980s
159 births
- 1990s
1990s
593 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,146 births
- 2010s
2010s
566 births
- 2020s 134
2020s
134 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,146 births (44% of all-time use).
How Varun 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 Varun's total volume
Varun vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Varun by state
Where Varun concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 466 | 17.9% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 234 | 9.0% |
| #3 | New York | | 149 | 5.7% |
| #4 | Texas | | 142 | 5.5% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 100 | 3.8% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 70 | 2.7% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 46 | 1.8% |
| #8 | Massachusetts | | 43 | 1.7% |
California share of Varun's total US births 17.9%
Even split
466 of 2,598 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 14 reporting states.
Varun appears in 14 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Varun? ▼
2,598 babies have been named Varun since 1981. It currently ranks #5324 among boys. The peak year was 2004 with 145 births.
When was Varun most popular? ▼
Varun was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,146 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Varun most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Varun are California (466 births), New Jersey (234 births), New York (149 births).
How long has the name Varun been used? ▼
Varun has been recorded in Social Security data since 1981, spanning 45 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Varun? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Varian, Varick, Vardaan, Varnell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Varun's data
- Varun's decade-level peak was the 2000s (1,146 total births); usage has since declined to 134 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Varuns (466 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 Varun
Nearby Names Like Varun
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Varun
Varian Boy
#7357 410 births
Varick Boy
257 births
Vardaan Boy
#2869 218 births
Varnell Boy
180 births
Vartan Boy
180 births
Compare Varun side by side: Varun vs Varian Varun vs Varick Varun vs Vardaan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Varun
Tavin #5323
1,880 births · Peak 2009
Devonta #5325
3,151 births · Peak 1992
Yannick #5322
1,073 births · Peak 2016
Tallon #5326
1,090 births · Peak 2000
Terrion #5321
1,679 births · Peak 2006
Murtaza #5327
405 births · Peak 2023
Wynter #5320
249 births · Peak 2018
Krystian #5328
1,633 births · Peak 2009
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1981–2025 (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. "Varun: #5324 Boys' Name - 2,598 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/varun. 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 Varun 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 July 2026.