Shaan
Boy name · #2213 in 2025 · Uniqueness 74/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Shaan in class?
Shaan scores 74 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 Shaan will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Shaan is most common
Geography matters for names, and Shaan is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Shaans were CA (12), NJ (11), IL (8), NY (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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
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. It scores 74/100 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.