Holding steady, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Sayan since 1995
Babies named Sayan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 128 |
| 2020s | 108 |
Meaning & origin
Sayan is a relatively recent addition to American naming records, first appearing in 1995. It reached its peak rank of 4,857 in 2025, with approximately 1 in 85,404 boys receiving the name that year. The name's trajectory has been stable, indicating consistent but modest usage. Its top state is Pennsylvania, suggesting a regional concentration. The name's origins are rooted in South Asian languages, primarily Bengali and Sanskrit, though its precise meaning remains debated.
Sayan is a name of Bengali and Sanskrit origin. In Sanskrit, शयन (śayana) means 'bed, couch, resting place' and appears in classical literature. In Bengali, সায়ন (sāẏana) means 'evening'. The name is also sometimes considered a variant of the Sanskrit word सायन (sāyana) meaning 'together with' or 'accompanied by'. It has been used in India, particularly in West Bengal, for several decades.
Where Sayan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Sayan” around the world
Where Sayan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
60
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sayan
Sibling names for Sayan
Names that share Sayan's style, for a brother or sister.
