Total births
335
Boys' name · since 2005
Ahan
Since 2005, U.S. Social Security records show 335 babies named Ahan, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4537
- among boys today
- 335
- born since 2005
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Ahan is the #4537 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 335 recorded since 2005.
Social Security Administration records show Ahan recorded 335 times among boys since 2005, holding rank #4537 nationally today, ahead of 68% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2005 to 2025.
- #4537 among boys today
- 335 born since 2005
- 2010s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ahan is currently the #4537 boys' name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 335 born since 2005, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4537
- among boys today
- 335
- born since 2005
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Ahan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4537
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Ahan was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
39 babies were named Ahan in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Ahan compares
335 48th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Ahan's all-time total is 9% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ahan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 335 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 39 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ahan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ahan's SSA record in two at 2015 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2017, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 39, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ahan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#4,537
Active since
2005
Ahan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2005–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Ahan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ahan's strongest decade.
155 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Ahan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 58
2000s
58 births
- 2010s
2010s
155 births
- 2020s
2020s
122 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 155 births (46% of all-time use).
Ahan by state
Where Ahan concentrates geographically, total births since 2005
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 15 | 4.5% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 5 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 1.5% |
California share of Ahan's total US births 4.5%
Even split
15 of 335 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ahan? ▼
Since 2005, Social Security records show 335 babies named Ahan. Today it holds rank #4537 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 39 births.
When was Ahan most popular? ▼
Ahan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 155 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Ahan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ahan are California (15 births), New Jersey (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Ahan been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ahan since 2005 -- 21 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Ahan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Aharon, Ahaan, Ahad, Ahamed, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ahan's data
- Ahan's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (155 total births) through the 2020s (122) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Ahans (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ahan
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ahan
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Ahad Boy
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Ahamed Boy
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Ahanu Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2005–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ahan: #4537 Boys' Name - 335 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ahan. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ahan draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.