Shayan
Every Shayan since 1982 — 2,354 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shayan
Shayan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,163 in 2025 with 67 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 2,354 American babies have been named Shayan. Its peak came in 2024, when 94 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 Shayan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shayan 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 | — | — | 67 | #2,163 |
| 2024 | — | — | 94 | #1,764 |
| 2023 | — | — | 84 | #1,891 |
| 2022 | — | — | 84 | #1,889 |
| 2021 | — | — | 73 | #2,037 |
| 2020 | — | — | 86 | #1,775 |
| 2019 | — | — | 73 | #2,015 |
| 2018 | — | — | 67 | #2,118 |
| 2017 | — | — | 60 | #2,235 |
| 2016 | — | — | 64 | #2,162 |
| 2015 | — | — | 74 | #1,974 |
| 2014 | — | — | 78 | #1,879 |
| 2013 | — | — | 69 | #2,008 |
| 2012 | — | — | 63 | #2,150 |
| 2011 | — | — | 56 | #2,312 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,417 | 56 | #2,317 |
| 2009 | — | — | 74 | #1,937 |
| 2008 | 7 | #15,154 | 63 | #2,155 |
| 2007 | — | — | 63 | #2,158 |
| 2006 | — | — | 65 | #2,058 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,748 | 67 | #1,913 |
| 2004 | 5 | #18,379 | 52 | #2,230 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,619 | 59 | #1,980 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,697 | 57 | #1,966 |
| 2001 | — | — | 55 | #1,976 |
| 2000 | — | — | 57 | #1,871 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,385 | 51 | #1,751 |
| 1990 | — | — | 25 | #2,686 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shayan in 2025?
Shayan ranked #2,163 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 67 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shayan?
2,354 babies have been named Shayan in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shayan most popular?
Shayan peaked in 2024, when 94 newborns received the name.
Is Shayan a boy or girl name?
Shayan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shayan rising or falling?
Shayan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.