UK boy's name
Saiyan
A name derived from a powerful fictional race of warriors in the Dragon Ball anime/manga series.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Saiyan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Saiyan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 10 births.
This profile covers 54 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2008 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 54 living people in the UK are called Saiyan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Saiyan ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 10 boys were registered as Saiyan.
- • About 54 living people in the UK are estimated to have Saiyan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3254
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2016
10 births
Estimated living
54
2026
Meaning
What does Saiyan mean?
The given name Saiyan is a relatively modern invention, originating from the popular Japanese manga and anime series Dragon Ball by Akira Toriyama. The name is derived from the fictional race of extraterrestrial warriors known as the Saiyans, who are central to the Dragon Ball storyline.
The Saiyans are depicted as a powerful and aggressive race of humanoid aliens with ape-like characteristics, such as tails and the ability to transform into giant ape-like creatures during a full moon. They are known for their incredible fighting abilities and their love for combat and battle.
While the name Saiyan does not have any direct historical or cultural roots, it has gained significant popularity among fans of the Dragon Ball franchise since its inception in the 1980s. The name has become synonymous with strength, power, and warrior spirit, reflecting the characteristics of the Saiyan race depicted in the series.
Despite its fictional origins, the name Saiyan has been adopted by some parents as a unique and distinctive given name for their children, particularly among fans of the Dragon Ball series. However, its usage remains relatively uncommon and is primarily associated with the anime and manga fandom.
It is worth noting that while the name Saiyan may not have a rich historical background or cultural significance, it has become an iconic part of the Dragon Ball universe and has left an indelible mark on popular culture, particularly in the realm of anime and manga.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Saiyan over time
The chart below shows babies named Saiyan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Saiyan, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Saiyan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Saiyan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4169 | 20 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3751 | 30 | 6 |
| 2000s | #3687 | 4 | 1 |
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- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Saiyan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Saiyan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Saiyan was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Saiyan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 10 babies registered as Saiyan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Saiyan?
A name derived from a powerful fictional race of warriors in the Dragon Ball anime/manga series.
How many people are called Saiyan in the UK?
A total of 54 babies have been registered as Saiyan across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.