Gyan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Sanskrit
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Gyan means 'knowledge' or 'wisdom' in Sanskrit.
Meaning of the Name Gyan
Gyan is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin. It means 'knowledge' or 'wisdom'. Gyan is derived from the Sanskrit word 'jñāna', which refers to understanding or consciousness. It is a popular name among Indian parents as it embodies the value of knowledge and education. Gyan is also used as a spiritual name in Hindu philosophy.
Popularity of the Name Gyan
The popularity for the name Gyan peaked in popularity in the year 2011 with 15 births, which ranked number 13,452 out of 31,479 unique names for that year. Gyan had the most male births in 2011 with 15, which ranked number 5,672 out of 14,353 male names. The number of births for the name Gyan has declined sharply over the last ten years from 11 births to 6 births, a decline of -45.45%. Among males, Gyan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 11 births to 6 births, a decline of -45.45%.
Nationwide Popularity of Gyan
- 20 Year Trend of Gyan: 20.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Gyan: -45.45%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Gyan: -45.45%
Popularity of Gyan by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Gyan. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Gyan in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Gyan is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Gyan
- Total Births of Gyan: 6 (-5.88%)
- Male Births of Gyan: 6 (-5.88%)
Given the downward trend of Gyan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.88% decrease in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. Male births for Gyan have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 6 male births in 2024, a decrease of -5.88%.