Total births
407
Boys' name · since 1978
Ghassan
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 407 babies named Ghassan, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5748
- among boys today
- 407
- born since 1978
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Ghassan is the #5748 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 407 recorded since 1978.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ghassan has been recorded 407 times among boys since 1978, currently ranked #5748 nationally and more common than 60% 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 1978 to 2025.
- #5748 among boys today
- 407 born since 1978
- 2010s peak decade
- 60% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ghassan is currently the #5748 boys' name in America, more common than 60% of boys - 407 born since 1978, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5748
- among boys today
- 407
- born since 1978
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Ghassan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5748
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 60% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Ghassan was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
19 babies were named Ghassan in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Ghassan compares
407 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
Ghassan's all-time total is 11% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ghassan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 407 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 19 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ghassan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ghassan's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 19, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ghassan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#5,748
Active since
1978
Ghassan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Ghassan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ghassan's strongest decade.
120 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Ghassan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 1980s
1980s
57 births
- 1990s
1990s
60 births
- 2000s
2000s
83 births
- 2010s
2010s
120 births
- 2020s
2020s
75 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 120 births (29% of all-time use).
Ghassan by state
Where Ghassan concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 1.5% |
California share of Ghassan's total US births 1.5%
6 of 407 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ghassan? ▼
Ghassan has been given to 407 babies in the U.S. since 1978, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5748 as of the latest data. 19 babies were born in 2016, its single highest year.
When was Ghassan most popular? ▼
Ghassan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 120 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Ghassan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ghassan are California (6 births).
How long has the name Ghassan been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ghassan since 1978 -- 48 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Ghassan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ghaith, Ghazi, Ghali, Ghael, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ghassan's data
- Ghassan's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (120 total births) through the 2020s (75) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Ghassans (6 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 Ghassan
Nearby Names Like Ghassan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ghassan
Ghaith Boy
#1831 489 births
Ghazi Boy
#4651 267 births
Ghali Boy
#5853 131 births
Ghael Boy
#9669 32 births
Ghabriel Boy
12 births
Compare Ghassan side by side: Ghassan vs Ghaith Ghassan vs Ghazi Ghassan vs Ghali
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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, 1978–2025 (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. "Ghassan: #5748 Boys' Name - 407 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ghassan. 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 Ghassan 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.