Total births
539
Boys' name · since 2001
Azan
Since 2001, U.S. Social Security records show 539 babies named Azan, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3441
- among boys today
- 539
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Azan is the #3441 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 539 recorded since 2001.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Azan has been recorded 539 times among boys since 2001, currently ranked #3441 nationally and more common than 76% 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 2001 to 2025.
- #3441 among boys today
- 539 born since 2001
- 2010s peak decade
- 76% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Azan is currently the #3441 boys' name in America, more common than 76% of boys - 539 born since 2001, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3441
- among boys today
- 539
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Azan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3441
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 76% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Azan was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
41 babies were named Azan in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Azan compares
539 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
Azan's all-time total is 47% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Azan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 539 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 41 | 23 | 22,252 |
Azan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Azan's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2001, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2022 peak of 41, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Azan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#3,441
Active since
2001
Azan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Azan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Azan's strongest decade.
221 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Azan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
124 births
- 2010s
2010s
221 births
- 2020s
2020s
194 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 221 births (41% of all-time use).
How Azan compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Azan's total volume
Azan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Azan by state
Where Azan concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 86 | 16.0% |
| #2 | California | | 28 | 5.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 11 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.9% |
New York share of Azan's total US births 16.0%
Even split
86 of 539 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Azan? ▼
Since 2001, Social Security records show 539 babies named Azan. Today it holds rank #3441 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2022, with 41 births.
When was Azan most popular? ▼
Azan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 221 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Azan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Azan are New York (86 births), California (28 births), Texas (11 births).
How long has the name Azan been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Azan since 2001 -- 25 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Azan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Azariah, Azael, Azaiah, Azai, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Azan's data
- Azan's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (221 total births) through the 2020s (194) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Azans (86 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Azan
Nearby Names Like Azan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Azan
Azariah Boy
#505 6,558 births
Azael Boy
#655 3,947 births
Azaiah Boy
#884 1,962 births
Azai Boy
#921 1,574 births
Azaan Boy
#2095 1,277 births
Compare Azan side by side: Azan vs Azariah Azan vs Azael Azan vs Azaiah
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Azan
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, 2001–2025 (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. "Azan: #3441 Boys' Name - 539 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/azan. 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 Azan 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.