Declining since 2017, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Varian since 1968
Babies named Varian per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 119 |
| 1980s | 63 |
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 100 |
| 2020s | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Varian is a rare and modern name in the United States, first recorded in 1968. It reached its peak popularity in 1977, but has since become less common, with a noticeable decline beginning around 2017. In 2025, the name ranked 9,714th, given to about 1 in every 244,011 newborn boys. Despite its low usage, Varian has not been concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its scattered, uncommon status. The name's origins are unclear; it may be a creative spelling influenced by names like Darian or a direct adoption of the Irish surname Varian. As a given name, it remains a distinctive choice without deep historical roots.
Varian first appeared in the United States in the late 1960s. It may be a modern coinage inspired by similar-sounding names like Darian or Kieran, or possibly a variant of the surname Varian, which has Irish roots. However, its use as a given name is largely a contemporary invention.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rian, Var
Sibling names for Varian
Names that share Varian's style, for a brother or sister.
