Total births
613
Boys' name · since 1979
Zeeshan
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 613 babies named Zeeshan, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7935
- among boys today
- 613
- born since 1979
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Zeeshan is the #7935 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 613 recorded since 1979.
Zeeshan has 613 recorded births among boys since 1979, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7935 as of the latest data, more common than 44% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2025.
- #7935 among boys today
- 613 born since 1979
- 2000s peak decade
- 44% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Zeeshan is currently the #7935 boys' name in America, more common than 44% of boys - 613 born since 1979, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7935
- among boys today
- 613
- born since 1979
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other boys
Zeeshan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7935
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 44% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Zeeshan was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
28 babies were named Zeeshan in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Zeeshan compares
613 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
Zeeshan's all-time total is 67% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zeeshan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 613 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zeeshan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zeeshan's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1979, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2003 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zeeshan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#7,935
Active since
1979
Zeeshan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2025
- Peak year (2003)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Zeeshan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Zeeshan's strongest decade.
174 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Zeeshan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 62
1980s
62 births
- 1990s
1990s
135 births
- 2000s
2000s
174 births
- 2010s
2010s
151 births
- 2020s
2020s
86 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 174 births (28% of all-time use).
How Zeeshan 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 Zeeshan's total volume
Zeeshan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zeeshan by state
Where Zeeshan concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 16 | 2.6% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.8% |
New York share of Zeeshan's total US births 2.6%
Even split
16 of 613 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zeeshan? ▼
Zeeshan has been given to 613 babies in the U.S. since 1979, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #7935 as of the latest data. 28 babies were born in 2003, its single highest year.
When was Zeeshan most popular? ▼
Zeeshan was most popular in the 2000s decade with 174 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Zeeshan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zeeshan are New York (16 births), California (5 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Zeeshan been used? ▼
Zeeshan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1979, spanning 47 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Zeeshan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zeek, Zeev, Zee, Zeeland, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zeeshan's data
- Zeeshan's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (174 total births) through the 2020s (86) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Zeeshans (16 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 Zeeshan
Nearby Names Like Zeeshan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zeeshan
Zeek Boy
#5779 301 births
Zeev Boy
#11425 108 births
Zee Boy
84 births
Zeeland Boy
#8290 17 births
Zeegan Boy
6 births
Compare Zeeshan side by side: Zeeshan vs Zeek Zeeshan vs Zeev Zeeshan vs Zee
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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, 1979–2025 (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. "Zeeshan: #7935 Boys' Name - 613 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zeeshan. 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 Zeeshan 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.