Total births
329
Boys' name · since 1978
Shahin
Shahin has 329 recorded births since 1978 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1989 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #11259
- among boys today
- 329
- born since 1978
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other boys
329 babies have been named Shahin since 1978, making it today's #11259 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Shahin recorded 329 times among boys since 1978, holding rank #11259 nationally today, ahead of 21% of boys, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2025.
- #11259 among boys today
- 329 born since 1978
- 1980s peak decade
- 21% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Shahin is currently the #11259 boys' name in America, more common than 21% of boys - 329 born since 1978, peaking in the 1980s.
- #11259
- among boys today
- 329
- born since 1978
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other boys
Shahin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11259
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 21% of names given to boys today.
1980s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Shahin was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
19 babies were named Shahin in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
How Shahin compares
329 48th percentile among 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
Shahin's all-time total is 10% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Shahin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 329 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 19 | 23 | 22,252 |
Shahin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shahin splits its recorded history at 1998: 39% of all births land in the more recent half, 61% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1994 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1989 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shahin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1989
Current rank
#11,259
Active since
1978
Shahin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2025
- Peak year (1989)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Shahin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shahin's strongest decade.
120 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Shahin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 9
1970s
9 births
- 1980s
1980s
120 births
- 1990s
1990s
89 births
- 2000s 37
2000s
37 births
- 2010s 31
2010s
31 births
- 2020s 43
2020s
43 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 120 births (36% of all-time use).
Shahin by state
Where Shahin concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 60 | 18.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.5% |
California share of Shahin's total US births 18.2%
Even split
60 of 329 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shahin? ▼
329 babies have been named Shahin since 1978. It currently ranks #11259 among boys. The peak year was 1989 with 19 births.
When was Shahin most popular? ▼
Shahin was most popular in the 1980s decade with 120 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Shahin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shahin are California (60 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Shahin been used? ▼
Records for Shahin go back to 1978, giving 48 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Shahin? ▼
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 Shahin's data
- Shahin's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (120 total births) through the 2020s (43) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Shahins (60 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 Shahin
Nearby Names Like Shahin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shahin
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 Shahin side by side: Shahin vs Shawn Shahin vs Shane Shahin vs Shaun
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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. "Shahin: #11259 Boys' Name - 329 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shahin. 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 Shahin 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.