Banyan
Meaningbanyan tree · English
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,885 in 2011
6 babies were named Banyan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 5,840 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1996–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Banyan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Banyan, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Banyan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBanyan first shows up in US birth records in 1996, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 29 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2011, when it reached #3,885.
- TrendBanyan has slipped 5,840 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Banyan means “banyan tree”.
About the name Banyan
Banyan is a boy name of English origin meaning “banyan tree”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-yan”. US birth records list Banyan for boys from 1996 to 2025, in 24 of those 30 years. Its best year was 2011, when it ranked #3,885 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7 | 1,538,462 boys |
| 2000s | 5.1 | 195,313 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 93,897 boys |
| 2020s | 5.9 | 170,455 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Banyan
What does the name Banyan mean?
Banyan means “banyan tree” in English.
What is the origin of the name Banyan?
Banyan has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Banyan a boy or girl name?
Banyan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Banyan?
Banyan ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2011 (#3,885).