Jehan
Every Jehan since 1976 — 503 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jehan
Jehan is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1976, 503 American babies have been named Jehan — about 69% girls and 31% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1988, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Jehan stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jehan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 7 | #10,132 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #11,556 |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #11,451 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #12,979 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,551 | 7 | #10,222 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,139 | 10 | #7,858 |
| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #9,229 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,262 | 6 | #11,331 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,633 | 8 | #9,114 |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #11,345 |
| 2013 | — | — | 5 | #12,990 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,658 | — | — |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,203 | — | — |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,081 | 8 | #9,378 |
| 2008 | 9 | #12,022 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #12,901 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,320 | 8 | #8,661 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,947 | 6 | #10,570 |
| 2003 | — | — | 7 | #9,106 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,585 | — | — |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,468 | 6 | #9,829 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,354 | 8 | #7,788 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,362 | 5 | #9,490 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,981 | 6 | #7,562 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,480 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,014 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Jehan
- Jehan Sadat Politician · b. 1933
- Jehan Alain Composer · 1911–1940
- Jehan Buhan Fencer · 1912–1999
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jehan in 2025?
Jehan did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Jehan?
503 babies have been named Jehan in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jehan most popular?
Jehan peaked in 1988, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Jehan a boy or girl name?
Jehan is used for both: about 69% of babies named Jehan have been girls and 31% boys.
Is the name Jehan rising or falling?
Jehan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jehan?
Well-known people named Jehan include Jehan Sadat (politician), Jehan Alain (composer), Jehan Buhan (fencer).