Total births
385
Boys' name · since 1918
Jahn
Since 1918, U.S. Social Security records show 385 babies named Jahn, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11055
- among boys today
- 385
- born since 1918
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Jahn is the #11055 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 385 recorded since 1918.
Social Security Administration records show Jahn recorded 385 times among boys since 1918, holding rank #11055 nationally today, ahead of 23% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 2024.
- #11055 among boys today
- 385 born since 1918
- 2000s peak decade
- 23% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jahn is currently the #11055 boys' name in America, more common than 23% of boys - 385 born since 1918, peaking in the 2000s.
- #11055
- among boys today
- 385
- born since 1918
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other boys
Jahn vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11055
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 23% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Jahn was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
16 babies were named Jahn in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Jahn compares
385 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
Jahn's all-time total is 5% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jahn | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 385 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 16 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jahn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jahn's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1918, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2005 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jahn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#11,055
Active since
1918
Jahn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–2024
- Peak year (2005)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 107 years of records
Jahn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jahn's strongest decade.
102 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Jahn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
- 1960s
1960s
42 births
- 1970s
1970s
51 births
- 1980s
1980s
47 births
- 1990s
1990s
51 births
- 2000s
2000s
102 births
- 2010s
2010s
50 births
- 2020s 21
2020s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 102 births (26% of all-time use).
Jahn by state
Where Jahn concentrates geographically, total births since 1918
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 5 | 1.3% |
Florida share of Jahn's total US births 1.3%
5 of 385 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jahn? ▼
Since 1918, Social Security records show 385 babies named Jahn. Today it holds rank #11055 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2005, with 16 births.
When was Jahn most popular? ▼
Jahn was most popular in the 2000s decade with 102 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Jahn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jahn are Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Jahn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jahn since 1918 -- 107 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Jahn? ▼
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 Jahn's data
- Jahn's decade-level peak was the 2000s (102 total births); usage has since declined to 21 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Jahns (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Jahn
Nearby Names Like Jahn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jahn
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 Jahn side by side: Jahn vs Jaheim Jahn vs Jahmir Jahn vs Jahir
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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, 1918–2024 (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. "Jahn: #11055 Boys' Name - 385 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jahn. 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 Jahn 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.