Shaan
Boy name · #2213 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Shaan? In official American birth records, Shaan has been tracked continuously since 1970, giving it 55 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 64 baby boys were named Shaan, placing it at #2213 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1717, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 28,125 boys born in 2025 was named Shaan.
The 55-year story
Shaan first appears in the Social Security records in 1970, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2009, when 113 boys were named Shaan — good for #1472 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.
Babies named Shaan per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Shaan against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Shaan in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Shaan is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Shaan will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Shaan is most common
State-level data for Shaan 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 Shaan
Statistically, parents drawn to Shaan tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Armaan, Eshaan, Kaan, Ishan, and Sohan.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Shaan | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64 | #2207 |
| 2024 | 72 | #2078 |
| 2023 | 80 | #1941 |
| 2022 | 67 | #2168 |
| 2021 | 97 | #1688 |
| 2020 | 68 | #2069 |
| 2019 | 87 | #1777 |
| 2018 | 73 | #1994 |
| 2017 | 77 | #1883 |
| 2016 | 102 | #1599 |
| 2015 | 90 | #1717 |
| 2014 | 74 | #1945 |
| 2013 | 81 | #1782 |
| 2012 | 99 | #1588 |
| 2011 | 105 | #1516 |
| 2010 | 94 | #1652 |
| 2009 | 113 | #1472 |
| 2008 | 100 | #1582 |
| 2007 | 93 | #1650 |
| 2006 | 84 | #1684 |
| 2005 | 71 | #1813 |
| 2004 | 84 | #1565 |
| 2003 | 62 | #1885 |
| 2002 | 78 | #1571 |
| 2001 | 46 | #2217 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Shaan?
In official American birth records, the name Shaan first appeared in 1970 (over 55 years ago), when 7 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 55 years.
Is Shaan a popular boy name?
Shaan ranked #2213 among boys in 2025 with 64 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1717.
When was the name Shaan most popular?
Shaan peaked in 2009, when 113 American boys received the name (ranked #1472 that year). Since 2009 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Shaan?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 28,125 newborn American boys was named Shaan. 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.