Jihan
Every Jihan since 1976 — 740 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jihan
Jihan is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,965 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 740 American babies have been named Jihan — about 83% girls and 17% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1982, when 59 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 Jihan stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jihan 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 | 6 | #13,965 | 13 | #6,628 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,644 | 11 | #7,482 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,203 | 7 | #10,196 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,827 | 9 | #8,619 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,783 | 6 | #11,384 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,738 | 8 | #9,093 |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #11,402 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,059 | 6 | #11,416 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,293 | 5 | #13,165 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,713 | 5 | #13,139 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,676 | 5 | #12,977 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,480 | 5 | #12,971 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,553 | 6 | #11,397 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10,797 | 6 | #11,459 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,020 | 6 | #11,492 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,820 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,312 | 12 | #6,956 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,223 | — | — |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,874 | 6 | #11,279 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,643 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #11,745 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,801 | — | — |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,488 | — | — |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,484 | — | — |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,255 | — | — |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,146 | — | — |
| 1985 | 32 | #2,886 | — | — |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,607 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jihan in 2025?
Jihan ranked #13,965 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jihan?
740 babies have been named Jihan in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jihan most popular?
Jihan peaked in 1982, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Jihan a boy or girl name?
Jihan is used for both: about 83% of babies named Jihan have been girls and 17% boys.
Is the name Jihan rising or falling?
Jihan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.