Vardaan
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "gift" or "blessing".
Name Census estimates that about 181 living Americans carry the first name Vardaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vardaan today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vardaan births was 2024 (45 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vardaan. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Vardaan with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
181
~ 1 in 1,893,670 Americans
Peak year
2024
45 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,861
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Vardaan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vardaan from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 113 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vardaan 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 Vardaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vardaans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New Jersey, Washington recorded the most babies named Vardaan, while Washington, New Jersey, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vardaan
The name Vardaan has its roots in the Sanskrit language of ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'vardhan', which means growth, increase, or prosperity. The name is believed to have originated during the Vedic period, which spans from around 1500 BC to 600 BC, and is associated with the culture and religious traditions of Hinduism.
Vardaan is mentioned in various Hindu scriptures and texts, including the Puranas and the Upanishads. In these texts, the name is often associated with deities or philosophical concepts related to growth, abundance, and spiritual enlightenment. One notable historical reference is found in the Bhagavad Gita, where the word 'vardhan' is used in the context of personal growth and self-realization.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Vardaan can be traced back to ancient Indian inscriptions and historical records from the Maurya Empire, which ruled from around 322 BC to 185 BC. During this period, the name was likely used by members of the ruling class or nobility.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Vardaan. One of the earliest was Vardaan, a Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived during the Gupta Empire in the 4th century AD. He is known for his writings on Vedanta philosophy and his contributions to the development of Hindu thought.
Another prominent figure was Vardaan Singh, a Rajput warrior and ruler of the Marwar region in present-day Rajasthan, India. He lived in the 16th century and is celebrated for his bravery and military accomplishments in defending his kingdom against invading forces.
In the 18th century, Vardaan Rai was a renowned poet and writer from the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. His works, written in the Braj Bhasha dialect, explored themes of love, devotion, and spirituality, and are still studied and appreciated by scholars today.
Vardaan Chakravarty was an influential Hindu reformer and social activist who lived in the 19th century. He played a significant role in the Bengali Renaissance and worked towards the abolition of regressive social practices, such as the practice of Sati (widow burning).
In more recent times, Vardaan Arora was an Indian film actor and producer who gained recognition in the Bollywood industry during the early 20th century. He starred in several critically acclaimed movies and is remembered for his contributions to Indian cinema.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Vardaan, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of India and the world.
People
Vardaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vardaan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vardaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vardaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 181 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vardaan 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 1,893,670 US residents.
Is Vardaan a common name?
We classify Vardaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 182 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vardaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Vardaan was 2024, when 45 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vardaan is about 6 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 Vardaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vardaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vardaan 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 Vardaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vardaan 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 Vardaan 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 Vardaan?
Find out how many people have the name Vardaan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.