Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Zeshan

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

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#3,854 (1995)

Total Babies

265

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1979

First Year

2024

Last Year

1995

Peak Year

#3854

Peak Rank

265

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zeshan

Zeshan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1979, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1995, when 16 Zeshans were born — ranking #3,854 that year. As of 2026, Zeshan ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 265 Zeshans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s 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 Zeshan

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

Session
Cession
Zelen
Zetten
Xtian
Sation
Hessian
Sheshan
Zarin
Zitten
Russian
Zion

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zeshan

What does the name Zeshan mean?

Zeshan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1979. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zeshan in 2026?

In 2026, Zeshan ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Zeshan most popular?

Zeshan reached its peak popularity in 1995, ranking #3,854 that year with 16 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Zeshan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Zeshan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zeshan include Ronel, Chrystopher, Raza. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zeshan

Zeshan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 265 births in the dataset. Zeshan's peak popularity came in 1995 when it ranked #3,854. Use the chart and map above to compare Zeshan'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.