Boy · #4,281 in 2026

Oryan

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

Current Rank

#4,281

Peak Rank

#2,297 (2009)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-12%

1975

First Year

2026

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#2297

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Oryan

Oryan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1975, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 53 Oryans were born — ranking #2,401 that year. As of 2026, Oryan ranks #4,281 for baby boys with 25 births, gradually falling (-12%). In total, more than 1K Oryans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Oryan

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

Orion
Orien
Aryen
Orhan
Ornan
Organ
Orphan
Aryan
Orton
Organe
Oren
Orson

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oryan

What does the name Oryan mean?

Oryan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1975. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Oryan in 2026?

In 2026, Oryan ranks #4,281 among boys' names in the U.S., with 25 babies given the name that year.

When was Oryan most popular?

Oryan reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #2,297 that year with 53 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Oryan most popular?

Oryan has historically been most popular in Louisiana, Indiana, Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Oryan.

Is Oryan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Oryan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Oryan include Tamar, Thai, Bradin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Oryan

Oryan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Oryan's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #2,297. Use the chart and map above to compare Oryan'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.