Boy · #7,725 in 2026

Mahan

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

Current Rank

#7,725

Peak Rank

#6,775 (2019)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2009

First Year

2024

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#6775

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mahan

Mahan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2009, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 12 Mahans were born — ranking #6,775 that year. As of 2026, Mahan ranks #7,725 for baby boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 94 Mahans 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+

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Names that sound like Mahan

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

Mahon
Mayen
Mayhan
Mayan
Meaghan
Maon
Mian
Meehan
Mion
Meighan
Mowen
Mayon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mahan

What does the name Mahan mean?

Mahan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2009. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mahan in 2026?

In 2026, Mahan ranks #7,725 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Mahan most popular?

Mahan reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #6,775 that year with 12 babies given the name.

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

Mahan has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Mahan.

Is Mahan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Mahan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mahan include Jeno, Rori, Santanna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mahan

Mahan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 94 births in the dataset. Mahan's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #6,775. Use the chart and map above to compare Mahan'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.