Bayan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Bayan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 115 babies have been named Bayan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bayan is past its peak , currently ranked #40,716 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,716
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Bayan is also used as a girl name, ranked #2352.
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About the Name Bayan
Bayan is a boy name .
Is Bayan a boy or girl name? Bayan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,716 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,352. Bayan is more commonly used as a girl name.
Bayan is currently ranked #40,716 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Bayan include Bay, Baie, and Baykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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