Shahan
- US rank
- #5,608
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,252 in 2014
16 babies were named Shahan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,426 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1981–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Shahan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 106,383 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Shahan, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Shahan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryShahan first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2014, when it reached #5,252.
- TrendShahan has climbed 1,426 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,608. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Shahan
Shahan is a boy name of Persian origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-han”. US birth records list Shahan for boys from 1981 to 2025, in 33 of those 45 years. Its best year was 2014, when it ranked #5,252 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,608, with 16 babies.
Origin:Persian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,214,286 boys |
| 1990s | 2.0 | 490,196 boys |
| 2000s | 3.7 | 268,097 boys |
| 2010s | 6.7 | 150,150 boys |
| 2020s | 7.3 | 136,364 boys |
More Persian boy names
- Boy name: Cyrus · possibly sun
- Boy name: Dario · possessing good
- Boy name: Darius · possessing good
- Boy name: Kamran · successful
- Boy name: Gaspar · treasurer
- Boy name: Darrius · holding firm the good
- Boy name: Javan · Greece, Ionia
- Boy name: Jesper · treasurer
Questions about the name Shahan
What is the origin of the name Shahan?
Shahan has Persian roots in our records. Other Persian names include Cyrus, Dario, Darius.
Is Shahan a boy or girl name?
Shahan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Shahan?
Shahan ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 2014 (#5,252).