Shaan
Boy name · Hebrew · Indian · Irish
Meaningpride, dignity · Hindi
- US rank
- #2,207
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,472 in 2009
64 babies were named Shaan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 138 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Shaan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 26,667 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Shaan, 64 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Shaan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryShaan first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2009, when it reached #1,472.
- TrendShaan has slipped 138 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,207. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedShaan is most popular in New Jersey, where it ranks #607, followed by Illinois (#935). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- MeaningIn Hindi, Shaan means “pride, dignity”. Our records link it to Hebrew, Indian and Irish roots.
About the name Shaan
Shaan is a boy name of Hebrew, Indian and Irish origin meaning “pride, dignity”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with S and ending in “-aan”. US birth records list Shaan for boys from 1970 to 2025, in 51 of those 56 years. Its best year was 2009, when it ranked #1,472 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,207, with 64 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesIndian namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.1 | 471,698 boys |
| 1980s | 6.4 | 157,233 boys |
| 1990s | 12 | 81,301 boys |
| 2000s | 39 | 25,458 boys |
| 2010s | 47 | 21,331 boys |
| 2020s | 43 | 23,139 boys |
Other spellings of Shaan
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Shaan
What does the name Shaan mean?
Shaan means “pride, dignity” in Hindi.
What is the origin of the name Shaan?
Shaan has Hebrew, Indian, Irish roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Shaan a boy or girl name?
Shaan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Shaan?
Shaan ranked #2,207 for US boys in 2025, given to 64 babies. Its best year was 2009 (#1,472).