Jayan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Indian
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Jayan means 'victory' in Sanskrit.
Meaning of the Name Jayan
Jayan is a masculine name of Indian origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Jaya', which means 'victory'. The name carries the connotation of triumph and success. In Indian culture, it is often given to boys with the hope that they will achieve great feats in their lives. Jayan is a powerful and uplifting name that brings to mind strength and resilience.
Popularity of the Name Jayan
The popularity for the name Jayan peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 30 births, which ranked number 8,216 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Jayan had the most male births in 2016 with 30, which ranked number 3,592 out of 14,199 male names. The number of births for the name Jayan has declined sharply over the last ten years from 13 births to 11 births, a decline of -15.38%. Among males, Jayan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 13 births to 11 births, a decline of -15.38%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jayan
- 20 Year Trend of Jayan: 37.50%
- 10 Year Trend of Jayan: -15.38%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jayan: -15.38%
Popularity of Jayan by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Jayan. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Jayan in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Jayan is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Jayan
- Total Births of Jayan: 11 (-1.66%)
- Male Births of Jayan: 11 (-1.66%)
Given the downward trend of Jayan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.66% decrease in total births, for a total of 11 births in 2024. Male births for Jayan have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 11 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.66%.