Narayan
boy nameNarayan entered the US charts in 1973, peaked at #4538 in 2014, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1973–2025
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rank today
#4538
peak (2014)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5101 |
| 1980s | #6008 |
| 1990s | #7547 |
| 2000s | #7794 |
| 2010s | #6769 |
| 2020s | #9751 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Narayan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Narayan alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Narayan in 2025?
- Narayan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Narayan most popular?
- Narayan peaked in 2014, reaching #4538 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Narayan with classmates?
- Narayan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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