Shayan is a name of Persian origin, meaning "handsome" or "beautiful." It is derived from the Persian word "shayeste," which means "beauty" or "attractiveness." The name Shayan has been used traditionally in Iran and other parts of the Middle East for centuries.
The name Shayan has seen a steady increase in popularity over the past few decades in the United States. In the early 1980s, there were only a handful of births each year with this name, starting with just 7 births in 1982. However, by the mid-1990s, the number of annual births with the name Shayan had more than doubled, reaching 50 births in 1994 and peaking at 67 births in 2005.
Throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, the popularity of the name Shayan remained relatively stable, hovering around 50 to 60 births per year. However, since 2009, there has been a significant uptick in the number of babies named Shayan born each year in the United States.
In recent years, the name Shayan has become increasingly popular, with over 70 births each year from 2014 to 2023. In fact, the most recent data available shows that there were 84 births with the name Shayan in both 2022 and 2023.
Overall, since 1982, there have been a total of 2133 babies named Shayan born in the United States. This represents a significant increase in popularity over the past four decades, reflecting the growing diversity and inclusivity of baby names in American culture.