Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Nyan

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

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#6,903 (2006)

Total Babies

116

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2000

First Year

2024

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#6903

Peak Rank

116

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nyan

Nyan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 11 Nyans were born — ranking #6,903 that year. As of 2026, Nyan ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 116 Nyans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nyan

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

Nion
Naion
Niamh
Nian
Niam
Niang
Noan
Nuin
Noyon
Mayan
Mion
Myon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nyan

What does the name Nyan mean?

Nyan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nyan in 2026?

In 2026, Nyan ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Nyan most popular?

Nyan reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #6,903 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Nyan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nyan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nyan include Masaki, Julias, Seon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nyan

Nyan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 116 births in the dataset. Nyan's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #6,903. Use the chart and map above to compare Nyan'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.