Holding steady.
Popularity of Vartan since 1927
Babies named Vartan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Vartan is an Armenian name with deep historical roots, most famously borne by Saint Vartan Mamikonian, a 5th-century military leader. Despite its cultural significance, it has never reached the U.S. top 1000 names. Social Security data shows it first recorded in 1927, with its peak year being 1988. The trajectory of usage is stable, with very few annual births. The name is not associated with any specific U.S. state's popularity rankings. Vartan remains a distinctive choice, firmly tied to Armenian heritage and rarely encountered outside of that community.
Vartan is an Armenian name of uncertain etymology. It may be related to the Middle Persian word *ward* meaning 'rose', or it could derive from a geographical location. The name is historically associated with Saint Vartan Mamikonian, a 5th-century Armenian military leader who fought for religious freedom. It has been in continuous use among Armenian communities, though it remains rare in the United States, first recorded in Social Security data in 1927.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vart, Vado
Sibling names for Vartan
Names that share Vartan's style, for a brother or sister.
