Azan
Every Azan since 2001 — 539 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Azan
Azan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,317 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 539 American babies have been named Azan. Its peak came in 2022, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Azan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Azan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #3,317 |
| 2024 | 34 | #3,404 |
| 2023 | 35 | #3,357 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3,010 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4,025 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,289 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,347 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4,003 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,340 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,636 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,110 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,553 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,336 |
| 2012 | 22 | #4,409 |
| 2011 | 26 | #3,894 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3,719 |
| 2009 | 24 | #4,172 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,514 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,013 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,134 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,689 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,575 |
| 2003 | 12 | #5,913 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,157 |
| 2001 | 5 | #10,726 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Azan in 2025?
Azan ranked #3,317 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Azan?
539 babies have been named Azan in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Azan most popular?
Azan peaked in 2022, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Azan a boy or girl name?
Azan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Azan rising or falling?
Azan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.