Yuvaan
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "Son of youth".
Name Census estimates that about 992 living Americans carry the first name Yuvaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yuvaan today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yuvaan births was 2019 (138 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yuvaan. 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 Yuvaan with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
992
~ 1 in 345,518 Americans
Peak year
2019
138 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,804
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Yuvaan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yuvaan 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 535 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
Yuvaan 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 Yuvaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yuvaans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 15 states and territories. California, Texas, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Yuvaan, while Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 38 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yuvaan
The name Yuvaan is of Sanskrit origin, derived from the ancient Indian language that flourished in the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The name is composed of two words: "Yuva," meaning "youth" or "young," and "Aan," a suffix indicating possession or embodiment. Thus, the name Yuvaan can be interpreted as "the embodiment of youth" or "one who possesses youthfulness."
In Hindu mythology, the name Yuvaan is associated with the concept of eternal youth and vitality. It is believed to have been inspired by the character of Yuvanashva, a courageous and youthful warrior mentioned in the ancient Sanskrit epic, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th or 9th century BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yuvaan can be found in the historical records of the Maurya Empire, which ruled over a vast territory in the Indian subcontinent between 322 BCE and 185 BCE. During this period, a prince named Yuvaan is mentioned as the son of the famous Mauryan emperor, Ashoka the Great, who reigned from 268 BCE to 232 BCE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Yuvaan. One such figure was Yuvaan Raj Singh, a 16th-century Rajput warrior and chieftain from the region of Rajasthan in northwestern India. He played a significant role in the defense of his kingdom against the invading Mughal forces during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, who ruled from 1556 to 1605.
Another historical figure with the name Yuvaan was Yuvaan Deva Sharma, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 12th century CE during the Kalyani Chalukya dynasty in the Deccan region of India. His works, including the poetic compositions "Yuvaan Chandrika" and "Yuvaan Kalpadruma," were widely celebrated for their literary merit and philosophical depth.
In more recent times, Yuvaan was the name of a prominent Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary from the early 20th century. Yuvaan Chandra Ghosh, born in 1888, was a key member of the Anushilan Samiti, a revolutionary organization that played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule.
While the name Yuvaan has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu traditions, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained popularity across various regions and communities within India. Its association with youth, energy, and vitality has made it a favored choice for parents seeking a name that captures the essence of these qualities for their children.
People
Yuvaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yuvaan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Yuvaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yuvaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 992 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yuvaan 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 345,518 US residents.
Is Yuvaan a common name?
We classify Yuvaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 90.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 999 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yuvaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Yuvaan was 2019, when 138 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yuvaan is about 7 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 Yuvaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yuvaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yuvaan 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 Yuvaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yuvaan 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 Yuvaan 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 have Yuvaan as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.