Eshaan
Boy name · #3220 in 2025 · Uniqueness 71/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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?
Eshaan scores 71 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. 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 sparse in 2025 — the name's footprint is too small for most states to report (the SSA suppresses counts under 5 per state for privacy).
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
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. It scores 71/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
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.