Ehsan
A transliteration of the Persian male given name احسان (ehsân).
Every Ehsan since 1977 — 542 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ehsan
Ehsan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,534 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 542 American babies have been named Ehsan. Its peak came in 2024, when 36 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 Ehsan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ehsan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #3,534 |
| 2024 | 36 | #3,291 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,920 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,268 |
| 2021 | 24 | #4,279 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,670 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,399 |
| 2018 | 19 | #4,980 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,350 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,187 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,357 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,114 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,509 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,096 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,495 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,135 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,540 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,875 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,384 |
| 2006 | 8 | #8,952 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,474 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,129 |
| 2003 | 6 | #9,946 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,204 |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,074 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,671 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,438 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,689 |
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Famous people named Ehsan
- Ehsan Yarshater Historian · 1920–2018
- Ehsan Hajsafi Soccer player · b. 1990
- Ehsan Haddadi Athlete · b. 1985
- Ehsan Lashgari Wrestler · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ehsan mean?
A transliteration of the Persian male given name احسان (ehsân).
How popular is the name Ehsan in 2025?
Ehsan ranked #3,534 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ehsan?
542 babies have been named Ehsan in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ehsan most popular?
Ehsan peaked in 2024, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Ehsan a boy or girl name?
Ehsan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ehsan rising or falling?
Ehsan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ehsan?
Well-known people named Ehsan include Ehsan Yarshater (historian), Ehsan Hajsafi (soccer player), Ehsan Haddadi (athlete).