Shaan

Boy name

Shaan has been given to 2,507 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It peaked in 2009.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,507

Peak year

2009 (113 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1970

10-year trend

▼ -29%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Shaan — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Shawnboy

339,597 babies since 1931

Shaunboy

73,610 babies since 1935

Ishaanboy

5,462 babies since 1990

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shaan.

Ajboy

2,499 babies since 1961

Ajaniboy

2,499 babies since 1974

Svenboy

2,517 babies since 1911

Brocboy

2,522 babies since 1947

Xaviboy

2,492 babies since 2005

Bentlyboy

2,524 babies since 1915

Braytonboy

2,528 babies since 1916

Kendricboy

2,530 babies since 1966

FAQ

How popular is the name Shaan?

Shaan has been given to 2,507 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shaan peak?

Shaan peaked in 2009, when 113 babies were given the name.

Is Shaan a girl or boy name?

Shaan is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Shaan are boys).

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