Total births
847
Boys' name · since 1998
Subhan
Subhan has 847 recorded births since 1998 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2825
- among boys today
- 847
- born since 1998
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
847 babies have been named Subhan since 1998, making it today's #2825 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Subhan recorded 847 times among boys since 1998, holding rank #2825 nationally today, ahead of 80% 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 1998 to 2025.
- #2825 among boys today
- 847 born since 1998
- 2010s peak decade
- 80% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Subhan is currently the #2825 boys' name in America, more common than 80% of boys - 847 born since 1998, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2825
- among boys today
- 847
- born since 1998
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
Subhan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2825
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 80% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Subhan was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
65 babies were named Subhan in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Subhan compares
847 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
Subhan's all-time total is 131% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Subhan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 847 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 65 | 23 | 22,252 |
Subhan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Subhan's full recorded timeline at 2012, 74% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 26% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2000, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2023 peak of 65 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Subhan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#2,825
Active since
1998
Subhan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 65
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Subhan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Subhan's strongest decade.
387 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Subhan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 17
1990s
17 births
- 2000s 152
2000s
152 births
- 2010s
2010s
387 births
- 2020s
2020s
291 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 387 births (46% of all-time use).
How Subhan 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 Subhan's total volume
Subhan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Subhan by state
Where Subhan concentrates geographically, total births since 1998
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 173 | 20.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 114 | 13.5% |
| #3 | Virginia | | 61 | 7.2% |
| #4 | Texas | | 54 | 6.4% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 15 | 1.8% |
| #6 | Washington | | 9 | 1.1% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Subhan's total US births 20.4%
Even split
173 of 847 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Subhan? ▼
847 babies have been named Subhan since 1998. It currently ranks #2825 among boys. The peak year was 2023 with 65 births.
When was Subhan most popular? ▼
Subhan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 387 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Subhan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Subhan are California (173 births), New York (114 births), Virginia (61 births).
How long has the name Subhan been used? ▼
Records for Subhan go back to 1998, giving 28 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Subhan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Subhaan, Subhi, Subaru, Subhanullah, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Subhan's data
- Subhan's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (387 total births) through the 2020s (291) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Subhans (173 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 Subhan
Nearby Names Like Subhan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Subhan
Subhaan Boy
53 births
Subhi Boy
15 births
Subaru Boy
15 births
Subhanullah Boy
#13896 13 births
Subham Boy
11 births
Compare Subhan side by side: Subhan vs Subhaan Subhan vs Subhi Subhan vs Subaru
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Subhan
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, 1998–2025 (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. "Subhan: #2825 Boys' Name - 847 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/subhan. 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 Subhan 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.