Eshaan
Boy name · #3220 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Eshaan? In official American birth records, Eshaan has been tracked continuously since 1997, giving it 28 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 37 baby boys were named Eshaan, placing it at #3220 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2386, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 48,649 boys born in 2025 was named Eshaan.
Babies named Eshaan per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 28-year story
Eshaan first appears in the Social Security records in 1997, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2008, when 61 boys were named Eshaan — good for #2186 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Eshaan against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Eshaan in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Eshaan is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Eshaan will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Eshaan is most common
State-level data for Eshaan is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Eshaan
Statistically, parents drawn to Eshaan tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Armaan, Shaan, Edan, Kaan, and Javian.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Eshaan | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3181 |
| 2024 | 41 | #3001 |
| 2023 | 22 | #4610 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3003 |
| 2021 | 40 | #3021 |
| 2020 | 31 | #3497 |
| 2019 | 29 | #3716 |
| 2018 | 49 | #2579 |
| 2017 | 50 | #2532 |
| 2016 | 55 | #2365 |
| 2015 | 54 | #2386 |
| 2014 | 46 | #2622 |
| 2013 | 52 | #2402 |
| 2012 | 58 | #2238 |
| 2011 | 59 | #2203 |
| 2010 | 47 | #2579 |
| 2009 | 58 | #2252 |
| 2008 | 61 | #2186 |
| 2007 | 54 | #2372 |
| 2006 | 46 | #2578 |
| 2005 | 37 | #2846 |
| 2004 | 34 | #2953 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5035 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4502 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4121 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Eshaan?
In official American birth records, the name Eshaan first appeared in 1997 (over 28 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 28 years.
Is Eshaan a popular boy name?
Eshaan ranked #3220 among boys in 2025 with 37 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2386.
When was the name Eshaan most popular?
Eshaan peaked in 2008, when 61 American boys received the name (ranked #2186 that year). Since 2008 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Eshaan?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 48,649 newborn American boys was named Eshaan. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.