Total births
592
Unisex name · since 1972
Shaheen
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 592 babies named Shaheen, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4758
- among boys today
- 592
- born since 1972
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Shaheen is the #4758 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 592 recorded since 1972.
Shaheen has 592 recorded births among boys since 1972, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4758 as of the latest data, more common than 67% of boys, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- #4758 among boys today
- 592 born since 1972
- 1990s peak decade
- 67% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Shaheen is currently the #4758 unisex name in America, more common than 67% of boys - 592 born since 1972, peaking in the 1990s.
- #4758
- among boys today
- 592
- born since 1972
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Shaheen vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4758
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 67% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Shaheen was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
23 babies were named Shaheen in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
How Shaheen compares
592 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
Shaheen's all-time total is 61% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Shaheen | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 592 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 23 | 22,252 |
Shaheen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shaheen splits its recorded history at 1998: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1972 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1990 peak of 23 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shaheen at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1990
Current rank
#4,758
Active since
1972
Shaheen popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (1990)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Shaheen popularity over time - girls
143 total births recorded since 1971 (Shaheen as girls' name)
Shaheen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shaheen's strongest decade.
155 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Shaheen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 38
1970s
38 births
- 1980s
1980s
128 births
- 1990s
1990s
155 births
- 2000s
2000s
78 births
- 2010s
2010s
88 births
- 2020s
2020s
105 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 155 births (26% of all-time use).
How Shaheen 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 Shaheen's total volume
Shaheen vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Shaheen by state
Where Shaheen concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 47 | 7.9% |
| #2 | New York | | 13 | 2.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Shaheen's total US births 7.9%
Even split
47 of 592 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shaheen? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 592 babies named Shaheen. Today it holds rank #4758 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 23 births.
When was Shaheen most popular? ▼
Shaheen was most popular in the 1990s decade with 155 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Shaheen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shaheen are California (47 births), New York (13 births), Texas (5 births).
Is Shaheen a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Shaheen is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 592 births, and as a girl's name it has 143 births.
How long has the name Shaheen been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shaheen since 1972 -- 54 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Shaheen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shawn, Shane, Shaun, Shannon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Shaheen's data
- Shaheen's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (155 total births) through the 2020s (105) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Shaheens (47 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 Shaheen
Nearby Names Like Shaheen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shaheen
Shawn Boy
#637 306,542 births
Shane Boy
#601 192,583 births
Shaun Boy
#1567 70,481 births
Shannon Boy
#2597 52,379 births
Shayne Boy
#4006 10,741 births
Compare Shaheen side by side: Shaheen vs Shawn Shaheen vs Shane Shaheen vs Shaun
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Shaheen
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, 1972–2025 (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. "Shaheen: #4758 Unisex Name - 592 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shaheen. 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 Shaheen 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.