Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Sahan

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

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#6,700 (2018)

Total Babies

121

5-Yr Trend

+14%

2003

First Year

2024

Last Year

2018

Peak Year

#6700

Peak Rank

121

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sahan

Sahan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2003, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 12 Sahans were born — ranking #6,700 that year. As of 2026, Sahan ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, gradually rising (+14%). In total, more than 121 Sahans 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 Sahan

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

Cihan
Sutton
Sudden
Summon
Sullen
Saman
Soham
Sucken
Summen
Suchen
Suchan
Seyhan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sahan

What does the name Sahan mean?

Sahan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sahan in 2026?

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

When was Sahan most popular?

Sahan reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #6,700 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Sahan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Sahan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sahan include Rone, Jabali, Avier. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sahan

Sahan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 121 births in the dataset. Sahan's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #6,700. Use the chart and map above to compare Sahan'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.