Shahan
Every Shahan since 1981 — 321 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shahan
Shahan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,810 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 321 American babies have been named Shahan. Its peak came in 2014, when 17 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Shahan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shahan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,810 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,764 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,656 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,681 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,290 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,419 |
| 2019 | 15 | #6,057 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,285 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,464 |
| 2016 | 12 | #7,075 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,258 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,448 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,542 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,582 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,593 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,990 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,718 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,347 |
| 2007 | 5 | #14,055 |
| 2006 | 14 | #6,043 |
| 2005 | 5 | #13,038 |
| 2004 | 6 | #11,130 |
| 2003 | 5 | #12,466 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,320 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,860 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #10,068 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,323 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shahan in 2025?
Shahan ranked #5,810 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shahan?
321 babies have been named Shahan in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shahan most popular?
Shahan peaked in 2014, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Shahan a boy or girl name?
Shahan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shahan rising or falling?
Shahan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.