Yuvan

Yuvan - A very unique male name

Yuvan appeared on the charts for the first time in 2010 on position #3783. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Yuvan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Yuvan? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Yuvan. The baby boy name Yuvan was given to 22 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2371 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 66,649 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Yuvan peaked in popularity 9 years ago in 2017 on position 1404.

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Yuvan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Yuvan is currently topping the baby name charts in Ohio at position #1,261 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,459.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Yuvan is where you live.

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Yuvan origin and meaning

Sanskrit (Indian)

From Sanskrit yuvan, 'young man, youth'

Yuvan is an Indian boy's name built directly on the Sanskrit word for a young man. It entered US data in 2010 and peaked in 2017. Its best-known bearer is a leading Tamil film composer who carries it as his given name.

Attested etymology

Yuvan is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Yuvan, pop culture references for the name Yuvan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Yuvan

We've found the following names that sound similar to Yuvan, sorted by popularity.

Yovani / Yuvaan / Yobani / Yovany / Yovanni / Yovanny / Yvan / Yuvin / Yobany / Yvonne /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Yuvan

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Yuvan a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Yuvan?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

YOO-vahn · /ˈjuvɑn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Yuvaan — An elaborated spelling.

Famous bearers

• Yuvan Shankar Raja — Indian film composer and singer, a leading figure in Tamil cinema (b. 1979) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A short, modern-feeling Sanskrit name with a clear meaning and a famous musical bearer in its home culture.

Worth knowing

• Falling from its 2017 peak; spelling splits with Yuvaan.