Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Arshaan

Name: Popularity of the name Arshaan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Arshaan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#7,024 (2013)

Total Babies

105

5-Yr Trend

-30%

2005

First Year

2024

Last Year

2013

Peak Year

#7024

Peak Rank

105

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Arshaan

Arshaan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2005, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 11 Arshaans were born — ranking #7,024 that year. As of 2026, Arshaan ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-30%). In total, more than 105 Arshaans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Arshaan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Arshaan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Arshin
Arjun
Archon
Arjan
Arton
Argine
Archons
Arawn
Aryan
Arianne
Arrian
Arienne

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Arshaan

What does the name Arshaan mean?

Arshaan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Arshaan in 2026?

In 2026, Arshaan ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Arshaan most popular?

Arshaan reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #7,024 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Arshaan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Arshaan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Arshaan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Arshaan include Bay, Aqeel, Falon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Arshaan

Arshaan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 105 births in the dataset. Arshaan's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #7,024. Use the chart and map above to compare Arshaan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.