boy's name
Vahan
vah-HAHN (Armenian)
- Origin Armenian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 261
Vahan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 12 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Vahan is a name of Armenian origin.
- Peaked in 2024, when 12 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1917.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Vahan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 32 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 36 |
How Popular Is Vahan?
In 2024, Vahan was given to 12 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Vahan Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Vahan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Vahan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Vahan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Vahan
- Armenian vah-HAHN
Sibling Names for Vahan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Vahan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Vahan
How popular is the name Vahan?
In 2024, Vahan was given to 12 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Vahan a girl's or a boy's name?
Vahan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Vahan?
Vahan has 2 syllables.
When was Vahan most popular?
Vahan peaked in 2024, when 12 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.