Varun Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationVAH-roon / ˈʋaːɾunSanskrit; Hindu
Meaning
Sanskrit: Lord of Water; Hindu: God of the Sea
Historical & Cultural Background
Varun is a name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used in Hindu culture. In Hindu mythology, Varuna is the god of water, celestial ocean, and the keeper of cosmic order. The name reflects the importance of water in Indian culture and spirituality. It is often associated with purity and the life-giving properties of water. Varun is also a popular name in modern India.
Trend Summary
The name Varun has maintained a steady presence in India but is less common in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Varoon
- Varunesh
International Variants
- Váron (Hungarian)
- Varun (English)
Famous people named Varun
Varun Dhawan is an Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood films.
Varun Gandhi is an Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Varun Sood is an Indian television personality and actor.
Varun Sharma is an Indian actor recognized for his roles in comedy films.
Fictional characters named Varun
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Varun was first seen in the United States in 1981. Varun has ranked as high as #1197 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Varun has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Varun (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1981 | 5 |
1982 | 11 |
1983 | 12 |
1984 | 14 |
1985 | 18 |
1986 | 20 |
1987 | 23 |
1988 | 28 |
1989 | 28 |
1990 | 27 |
1991 | 35 |
1992 | 39 |
1993 | 44 |
1994 | 43 |
1995 | 57 |
1996 | 67 |
1997 | 79 |
1998 | 95 |
1999 | 107 |
2000 | 113 |
2001 | 99 |
2002 | 123 |
2003 | 121 |
2004 | 145 |
2005 | 140 |
2006 | 116 |
2007 | 95 |
2008 | 101 |
2009 | 93 |
2010 | 88 |
2011 | 72 |
2012 | 64 |
2013 | 62 |
2014 | 50 |
2015 | 54 |
2016 | 44 |
2017 | 47 |
2018 | 45 |
2019 | 40 |
2020 | 27 |
2021 | 31 |
2022 | 23 |
2023 | 20 |
2024 | 18 |