Arhan
Boy name · #3168 in 2025 · Uniqueness 46/100
In 2025, 38 baby boys were named Arhan, placing it at #3168 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #5746, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 47,368 boys born in 2025 was named Arhan.
Babies named Arhan per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 22-year story
Arhan first appears in the Social Security records in 2003, when 6 boys received the name. Its all-time peak is essentially right now: 2025, with 38 babies and a rank of #3128. Names at their peak can keep climbing — or be one trend cycle from the long slide that eventually hits most popular names. 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 Arhan against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Arhan in class?
Arhan scores 46 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Arhan is most common
Geography matters for names, and Arhan is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Arhans were NY (7), GA (5), TX (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Arhan
Statistically, parents drawn to Arhan tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Aithan, Ithan, Aahan, Gohan, and Ayhan.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Arhan | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | #3128 |
| 2024 | 31 | #3605 |
| 2023 | 25 | #4220 |
| 2022 | 12 | #6828 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5776 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5041 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4806 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6703 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6338 |
| 2016 | 8 | #8816 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5746 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5066 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4313 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4862 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4509 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4678 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6095 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9019 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7094 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7427 |
| 2005 | 13 | #5875 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5813 |
| 2003 | 6 | #9581 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arhan a popular boy name?
Arhan ranked #3168 among boys in 2025 with 38 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #5746.
When was the name Arhan most popular?
Arhan peaked in 2025, when 38 American boys received the name (ranked #3128 that year). That peak is current — the name is at or near its all-time high right now.
How rare is the name Arhan?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 47,368 newborn American boys was named Arhan. It scores 46/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.