Arjan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Indian
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Bright and radiant
Meaning of the Name Arjan
Arjan is a masculine name of Indian origin meaning 'from the Marathi word 'arjun' which refers to the 'bright' or 'radiant' one. In Hinduism, it is also the name of the hero Arjuna, who is a central character in the epic Mahabharata. Arjan is a popular name in India and is often given to boys born in the month of June. It signifies strength, brightness, and bravery.
Popularity of the Name Arjan
The popularity for the name Arjan peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 70 births, which ranked number 4,621 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Arjan had the most male births in 2022 with 70, which ranked number 2,100 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Arjan has increased sharply over the last ten years from 28 births to 70 births, an increase of 150.00%. Among males, Arjan has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 28 births to 70 births, an increase of 150.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Arjan
- 20 Year Trend of Arjan: 600.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Arjan: 150.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Arjan: 150.00%
Popularity of Arjan by State
For males, Arjan was most popular in Western states with 43 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 43 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Arjan. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 43 | 653 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Arjan
- Total Births of Arjan: 77 (9.60%)
- Male Births of Arjan: 77 (9.60%)
Given the upward trend of Arjan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 9.60% increase in total births, for a total of 77 births in 2024. Male births for Arjan have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 77 male births in 2024, an increase of 9.60%.