Boy · #12,142 in 2026

Vartan

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

Current Rank

#12,142

Peak Rank

#4,450 (1988)

Total Babies

180

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1927

First Year

2019

Last Year

1988

Peak Year

#4450

Peak Rank

180

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Vartan

Vartan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1927, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 10 Vartans were born — ranking #4,450 that year. As of 2026, Vartan ranks #12,142 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 180 Vartans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s 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 Vartan

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

Varden
Vardan
Vardon
Varta
Voran
Vuitton
Verdun
Wharton
Veron
Varian
Warton
Varon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Vartan

What does the name Vartan mean?

Vartan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1927. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Vartan in 2026?

In 2026, Vartan ranks #12,142 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Vartan most popular?

Vartan reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #4,450 that year with 10 babies given the name.

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

Vartan has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Vartan.

Is Vartan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Vartan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Vartan include Ramirez, Herrick, Myreon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Vartan

Vartan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1927 and has accumulated 180 births in the dataset. Vartan's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #4,450. Use the chart and map above to compare Vartan'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.