Arjan
Arjan is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Bright, clear, or white; alternatively 'from Hadria' in Dutch contexts.
Origin and history
Arjan is a male given name with roots in both Indo-Iranian traditions, derived from Arjun meaning 'bright' or 'silver', and as a Dutch variant of Adrian. It has seen increased usage in the United States in recent years, though it remains relatively uncommon overall.
Popularity in the United States
1,001 babies in the United States have been named Arjan since 1880. It ranks #3681 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1476.
States where it is most popular
- CA (77.6 %)
- NY (6.2 %)
- WA (5 %)
- NJ (3.5 %)
- TX (3.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 52 |
| 2000-2010 | 168 |
| 2010-2019 | 326 |
| 2020-2029 | 455 |
Famous people named Arjan
- Arjan Bajwa: Actor
- Arjan Robben: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- The name functions both as a modern Indo-Aryan given name related to Arjuna and as a traditional Dutch short form of Adrianus.
- Nearly half of all U.S. recorded births for Arjan since 1880 have occurred since 2020.