Total births
424
Boys' name · since 2002
Arshan
Arshan has 424 recorded births since 2002 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2018 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4047
- among boys today
- 424
- born since 2002
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Arshan currently ranks #4047 among boys' names in America, with 424 babies recorded since 2002.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Arshan has been recorded 424 times among boys since 2002, currently ranked #4047 nationally and more common than 72% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2002 to 2025.
- #4047 among boys today
- 424 born since 2002
- 2010s peak decade
- 72% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Arshan is currently the #4047 boys' name in America, more common than 72% of boys - 424 born since 2002, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4047
- among boys today
- 424
- born since 2002
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Arshan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4047
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 72% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Arshan was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
30 babies were named Arshan in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Arshan compares
424 Top 47% higher than 53% of 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
Arshan's all-time total is 16% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Arshan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 424 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 30 | 23 | 22,252 |
Arshan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Arshan's full recorded timeline at 2015, 65% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 35% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2005, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2018 peak of 30 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Arshan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#4,047
Active since
2002
Arshan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2002–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Arshan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Arshan's strongest decade.
210 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Arshan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 67
2000s
67 births
- 2010s
2010s
210 births
- 2020s
2020s
147 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 210 births (50% of all-time use).
Arshan by state
Where Arshan concentrates geographically, total births since 2002
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 74 | 17.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 55 | 13.0% |
| #3 | Texas | | 15 | 3.5% |
California share of Arshan's total US births 17.5%
Even split
74 of 424 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arshan? ▼
Since 2002, Social Security records show 424 babies named Arshan. Today it holds rank #4047 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2018, with 30 births.
When was Arshan most popular? ▼
Arshan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 210 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Arshan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arshan are California (74 births), New York (55 births), Texas (15 births).
How long has the name Arshan been used? ▼
Records for Arshan go back to 2002, giving 24 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Arshan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arsenio, Arsh, Arsalan, Arsen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Arshan's data
- Arshan's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (210 total births) through the 2020s (147) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Arshans (74 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 Arshan
Nearby Names Like Arshan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arshan
Arsenio Boy
#5680 2,207 births
Arsh Boy
#3197 758 births
Arsalan Boy
#2204 713 births
Arsen Boy
#3111 642 births
Arslan Boy
#3745 356 births
Compare Arshan side by side: Arshan vs Arsenio Arshan vs Arsh Arshan vs Arsalan
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 2002–2025 (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. "Arshan: #4047 Boys' Name - 424 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arshan. 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 Arshan 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 July 2026.