Boy · #3,233 in 2026

Eshaan

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

Current Rank

#3,233

Peak Rank

#2,186 (2008)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-11%

1997

First Year

2026

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#2186

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Eshaan

Eshaan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1997, with 6 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 2008: 61 births, good for #2,186 nationwide. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 44% of all recorded Eshaans. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #3,233 among baby boy names with 37 births, gradually falling (-11%). In total, more than 1K Eshaans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Eshaan

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

Eschen
Ition
Ishan
Ician
Esham
Airon
Edgin
Ajan
Ocean
Ation
Ashen
Acean

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eshaan

What does the name Eshaan mean?

Eshaan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Eshaan in 2026?

In 2026, Eshaan ranks #3,233 among boys' names in the U.S., with 37 babies given the name that year.

When was Eshaan most popular?

Eshaan reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #2,186 that year with 61 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Eshaan most popular?

Eshaan has historically been most popular in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Eshaan.

Is Eshaan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Eshaan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eshaan include Ludger, Estanislado, Tennis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Eshaan

Eshaan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Eshaan's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #2,186. Use the chart and map above to compare Eshaan'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.