Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Ardan

Name: Popularity of the name Ardan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ardan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,287

Peak Rank

#6,305 (2012)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2012

First Year

2024

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#6305

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ardan

The earliest SSA record of Ardan as a baby boy name dates back to 2012, when 13 babies received it. 2012 was its biggest year on record, with 13 newborns named Ardan — #6,305 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 75% of all recorded Ardans. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (9 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 63 Ardans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Ardan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ardan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ardan

What does the name Ardan mean?

Ardan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2012. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ardan in 2026?

In 2026, Ardan ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Ardan most popular?

Ardan reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #6,305 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Ardan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ardan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ardan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ardan include Mihran, Leeon, Carmichael. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ardan

Ardan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 63 births in the dataset. Ardan's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #6,305. Use the chart and map above to compare Ardan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.