Vartan is an Armenian male given name derived from the Parthian name Varhan, which means "covenant". It is traditionally a popular name among Armenians, with notable bearers including Vartan Mamikonian, a 5th-century Armenian general and national hero who led a revolt against Persian rule. The name Vartan has also been used by people of other backgrounds, contributing to its diversity in usage today.
The name Vartan appears to have experienced its peak popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s, with a particularly high number of births in 1988 (10 births) and consistently high numbers between 1990 and 1994. However, there has been a notable decline in its usage as a baby name since the mid-2000s, with no more than seven births recorded per year from 2006 onwards. Overall, Vartan has been given to 180 babies over the specified time period.