Boy · #2,071 in 2026

Shaan

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

Current Rank

#2,071

Peak Rank

#1,471 (2009)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-9%

1970

First Year

2026

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#1471

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shaan

Shaan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 113 Shaans were born — ranking #1,471 that year. As of 2026, Shaan ranks #2,071 for baby boys with 73 births, gradually falling (-9%). In total, more than 3K Shaans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Shaan

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shaan

What does the name Shaan mean?

Shaan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shaan in 2026?

In 2026, Shaan ranks #2,071 among boys' names in the U.S., with 73 babies given the name that year.

When was Shaan most popular?

Shaan reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #1,471 that year with 113 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Shaan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shaan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shaan include Silverio, Tonya, Demon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shaan

Shaan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Shaan's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #1,471. Use the chart and map above to compare Shaan'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.