Declining since 2018, #2,145 for boys today.
Popularity of Yuvaan since 2009
Babies named Yuvaan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 535 |
| 2020s | 525 |
Meaning & origin
Yuvaan entered the U.S. naming charts in 2009, a relatively recent arrival that quickly found an audience. Its peak year came in 2019, when the name reached rank 1882 among American boys, but it has since been on a falling trajectory since 2018. In 2025, it held rank 2145, with a 1-in-25494 incidence rate. The name is most popular in New Jersey, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, reflecting communities with strong South Asian ties. Its Sanskrit roots and uplifting meaning of 'youthful' appeal to modern parents seeking a name with cultural depth. While still uncommon, Yuvaan's trajectory suggests it may remain a niche choice rather than rising dramatically in the near future.
Yuvaan derives from the Sanskrit root 'yuvan' (young, youthful), related to the word 'yuvā' (a young man). The name has been used in India and among the Indian diaspora, gaining popularity in the 2000s as part of a broader trend toward traditional Sanskrit names. Its modern adoption reflects a renewed interest in classical Indian nomenclature.
Where Yuvaan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Yuvaan” around the world
Where Yuvaan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
New Zealand
14
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yuv, Yuvi
Sibling names for Yuvaan
Names that share Yuvaan's style, for a brother or sister.
