Beyan
Of Arabic origin, meaning "explanation" or "clarification".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Beyan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Beyan today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Beyan births was 1990 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Beyan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Beyan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1990
6 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1990 SSA rank
#7,272
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Beyan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Beyan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Beyan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Beyan
The name Beyan originates from the Persian language and culture, with its roots dating back to the ancient Iranian civilizations of the Middle East. It is derived from the Persian word "bayan," which means "eloquence" or "expression," suggesting a connection to the art of rhetoric and communication.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Beyan can be found in the works of Persian poets and scholars from the 10th to 12th centuries CE. It was often used as a pen name or pseudonym by writers and poets who sought to convey their mastery of language and eloquence through their literary works.
In Islamic tradition, the name Beyan holds a particular significance as it is associated with the concept of "divine revelation." The Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, uses the term "bayan" to refer to the clear and unambiguous explanation of God's teachings and commandments.
Throughout history, several individuals with the name Beyan have left their mark across various fields, including literature, philosophy, and religion. One notable figure was Beyan al-Baghdadi, a renowned Sufi mystic and poet who lived in the 13th century CE. His works were highly influential in the development of mystical poetry and teachings within the Islamic world.
Another historical figure was Beyan ibn Khosrow, a Persian philosopher and poet who lived in the 11th century CE. He is best known for his philosophical treatises on the nature of existence and his poetic works that explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
In the realm of Islamic scholarship, Beyan al-Din al-Kirmani, a 13th-century theologian and jurist, made significant contributions to the interpretation and understanding of Islamic law and jurisprudence.
During the Ottoman Empire, Beyan Efendi, a 16th-century Ottoman statesman and diplomat, served as the Grand Vizier (chief minister) under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, playing a pivotal role in the administration and governance of the vast empire.
Another notable figure was Beyan Haidari, an 18th-century Afghan scholar and poet who gained recognition for his mastery of the Persian language and his contributions to the literary traditions of the region.
While the name Beyan has its roots in the Persian and Islamic cultures, it has transcended geographical and cultural boundaries, becoming a name with a rich history and diverse representations across different eras and societies.
People
Beyan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Beyan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Beyan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Beyan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Beyan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Beyan a common name?
We classify Beyan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Beyan most popular?
The single biggest year for Beyan was 1990, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Beyan is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Beyan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Beyan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Beyan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Beyan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Beyan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Beyan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Beyan?
You can see how many people share the name Beyan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.