Total births
777
Boys' name · since 1995
Shayaan
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 777 babies named Shayaan, peaking in 2011. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5790
- among boys today
- 777
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Shayaan is the #5790 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 777 recorded since 1995.
Social Security Administration records show Shayaan recorded 777 times among boys since 1995, holding rank #5790 nationally today, ahead of 59% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2025.
- #5790 among boys today
- 777 born since 1995
- 2010s peak decade
- 59% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Shayaan is currently the #5790 boys' name in America, more common than 59% of boys - 777 born since 1995, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5790
- among boys today
- 777
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
Shayaan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5790
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 59% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Shayaan was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
60 babies were named Shayaan in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Shayaan compares
777 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
Shayaan's all-time total is 112% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Shayaan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 777 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 60 | 23 | 22,252 |
Shayaan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shayaan's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1995, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 60, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shayaan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#5,790
Active since
1995
Shayaan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 60
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Shayaan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Shayaan's strongest decade.
423 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Shayaan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
223 births
- 2010s
2010s
423 births
- 2020s 125
2020s
125 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 423 births (54% of all-time use).
How Shayaan 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 Shayaan's total volume
Shayaan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Shayaan by state
Where Shayaan concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 112 | 14.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 71 | 9.1% |
| #3 | California | | 41 | 5.3% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 20 | 2.6% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
New York share of Shayaan's total US births 14.4%
Even split
112 of 777 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shayaan? ▼
777 babies have been named Shayaan since 1995. It currently ranks #5790 among boys. The peak year was 2011 with 60 births.
When was Shayaan most popular? ▼
Shayaan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 423 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Shayaan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shayaan are New York (112 births), Texas (71 births), California (41 births).
How long has the name Shayaan been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shayaan since 1995 -- 31 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Shayaan? ▼
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 Shayaan's data
- Shayaan's decade-level peak was the 2010s (423 total births); usage has since declined to 125 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Shayaans (112 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Shayaan
Nearby Names Like Shayaan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shayaan
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 Shayaan side by side: Shayaan vs Shawn Shayaan vs Shane Shayaan 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, 1995–2025 (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. "Shayaan: #5790 Boys' Name - 777 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shayaan. 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 Shayaan 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.