Total births
832
Unisex name · since 1971
Jahan
832 babies named Jahan in U.S. Social Security records since 1971, with the highest year being 2018. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3243
- among boys today
- 832
- born since 1971
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Jahan currently ranks #3243 among unisex names in America, with 832 babies recorded since 1971.
Jahan has 832 recorded births among boys since 1971, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3243 as of the latest data, more common than 77% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2025.
- #3243 among boys today
- 832 born since 1971
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Jahan is currently the #3243 unisex name in America, more common than 77% of boys - 832 born since 1971, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3243
- among boys today
- 832
- born since 1971
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Jahan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3243
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 77% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Jahan was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
42 babies were named Jahan in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Jahan compares
832 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
Jahan's all-time total is 127% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jahan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 832 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jahan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jahan's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 72% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 28%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2018 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jahan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#3,243
Active since
1971
Jahan popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Jahan popularity over time - girls
45 total births recorded since 1982 (Jahan as girls' name)
Jahan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Jahan's strongest decade.
229 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Jahan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 36
1970s
36 births
- 1980s
1980s
97 births
- 1990s
1990s
104 births
- 2000s
2000s
166 births
- 2010s
2010s
229 births
- 2020s
2020s
200 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 229 births (28% of all-time use).
How Jahan 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 Jahan's total volume
Jahan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jahan by state
Where Jahan concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 92 | 11.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 22 | 2.6% |
| #3 | Texas | | 7 | 0.8% |
California share of Jahan's total US births 11.1%
Even split
92 of 832 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jahan? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 832 babies named Jahan. Today it holds rank #3243 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2018, with 42 births.
When was Jahan most popular? ▼
Jahan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 229 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Jahan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jahan are California (92 births), New York (22 births), Texas (7 births).
Is Jahan a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jahan is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 832 births, and as a girl's name it has 45 births.
How long has the name Jahan been used? ▼
Jahan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 55 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Jahan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jaheim, Jahmir, Jahir, Jahlil, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jahan's data
- Jahan's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (229 total births) through the 2020s (200) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Jahans (92 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 Jahan
Nearby Names Like Jahan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jahan
Jaheim Boy
#2366 4,062 births
Jahmir Boy
#774 3,715 births
Jahir Boy
#1457 2,842 births
Jahlil Boy
#2773 2,468 births
Jahari Boy
#2035 1,876 births
Compare Jahan side by side: Jahan vs Jaheim Jahan vs Jahmir Jahan vs Jahir
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Jahan
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, 1971–2025 (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. "Jahan: #3243 Unisex Name - 832 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jahan. 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 Jahan 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.