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Vahan

Boy

Meaning of Vahan: Armenian: 'shield'

Vahan is a boy's name most strongly associated with Armenian naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice.

US rank 2025

Not in the US top list

England & Wales 2024

Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

211

First recorded 1917 · peak 2024

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 0 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 0 babies1986: 0 babies1987: 0 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 7 babies1990: 0 babies19901991: 8 babies1992: 0 babies1993: 0 babies1994: 5 babies1995: 7 babies1996: 0 babies1997: 0 babies1998: 0 babies1999: 9 babies2000: 0 babies20002001: 0 babies2002: 0 babies2003: 7 babies2004: 0 babies2005: 6 babies2006: 0 babies2007: 0 babies2008: 9 babies2009: 0 babies2010: 5 babies20102011: 6 babies2012: 7 babies2013: 7 babies2014: 9 babies2015: 5 babies2016: 6 babies2017: 6 babies2018: 5 babies2019: 7 babies2020: 6 babies20202021: 5 babies2022: 6 babies2023: 7 babies2024: 12 babies2025: 0 babies
US babies named Vahan per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 12.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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