Yuvan
A masculine name of Tamil origin meaning "music" or "harmony".
Name Census estimates that about 985 living Americans carry the first name Yuvan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yuvan today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yuvan births was 2018 (118 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yuvan. 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 Yuvan with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
985
~ 1 in 347,974 Americans
Peak year
2018
118 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,496
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Yuvan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yuvan from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 632 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Yuvan remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yuvan 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 Yuvan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yuvans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. California, Texas, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Yuvan, while Florida, Washington, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 36 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yuvan
The name Yuvan finds its origins in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the Tamil language spoken in the southern regions of India. It is derived from the Tamil word "Yuvan," which translates to "young man" or "youth." This name has been in use for several centuries and holds cultural significance within Tamil communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yuvan can be found in the ancient Tamil literature, particularly in the Sangam era (c. 3rd century BCE to 3rd century CE). The name appears in various poetic works and literary texts from this period, indicating its widespread usage among the Tamil people during that time.
In Hindu mythology, the name Yuvan is associated with the concept of youthfulness and vigor. It is believed to have been borne by minor deities or characters in the Hindu epics and puranas, although specific references are scarce.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Yuvan. One of the earliest recorded figures was Yuvan Chandran (c. 7th century CE), a renowned Tamil scholar and grammarian who made significant contributions to the study of the Tamil language and its grammatical structure.
During the medieval period, Yuvan Shankar Raja (c. 12th century CE) was a famous composer and musician who played a pivotal role in the development of Carnatic music, a classical music tradition of South India.
In more recent times, Yuvan Shankar Raja (born 1979), a celebrated Indian music composer and singer, has carried on the legacy of his namesake. His works have garnered critical acclaim and widespread popularity in the Tamil film industry.
Another prominent figure with the name Yuvan was Yuvan Nair (1930-2005), an Indian writer and journalist who authored several novels and short stories in Malayalam, a language spoken in the southern Indian state of Kerala.
In the field of sports, Yuvan Mukund (born 1991) is a notable Indian cricketer who has represented the Indian national team and played in various domestic tournaments, showcasing his talent as a skilled batsman.
The name Yuvan continues to be widely used among Tamil communities, particularly in South India, and holds cultural and traditional significance. Its association with youth, vigor, and artistic pursuits has contributed to its enduring popularity across generations.
People
Yuvan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yuvan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Yuvan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yuvan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 985 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yuvan 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 347,974 US residents.
Is Yuvan a common name?
We classify Yuvan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 90% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 992 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yuvan most popular?
The single biggest year for Yuvan was 2018, when 118 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yuvan is about 9 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 Yuvan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yuvan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yuvan 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 Yuvan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yuvan 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 Yuvan 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 common is the name Yuvan?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Yuvan at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.