Ihsan
Every Ihsan since 1974 — 704 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ihsan
Ihsan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,903 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 704 American babies have been named Ihsan — about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 52 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ihsan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ihsan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,416 | 43 | #2,903 |
| 2024 | — | — | 29 | #3,834 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,099 | 37 | #3,248 |
| 2022 | — | — | 28 | #3,930 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,598 | 19 | #4,997 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,042 | 25 | #4,063 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,775 | 15 | #5,927 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12,983 | 26 | #4,036 |
| 2017 | — | — | 30 | #3,620 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,047 | 29 | #3,720 |
| 2015 | — | — | 30 | #3,620 |
| 2014 | — | — | 28 | #3,724 |
| 2013 | — | — | 20 | #4,695 |
| 2012 | — | — | 32 | #3,407 |
| 2011 | — | — | 14 | #6,057 |
| 2010 | — | — | 15 | #5,843 |
| 2009 | — | — | 26 | #3,961 |
| 2008 | — | — | 19 | #4,963 |
| 2007 | — | — | 17 | #5,287 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17 | #5,167 |
| 2005 | — | — | 16 | #5,124 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,188 |
| 2003 | — | — | 12 | #6,010 |
| 2002 | — | — | 8 | #7,932 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,133 |
| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #7,729 |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,194 |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #8,640 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ihsan in 2025?
Ihsan ranked #2,903 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ihsan?
704 babies have been named Ihsan in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ihsan most popular?
Ihsan peaked in 2025, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Ihsan a boy or girl name?
Ihsan is used for both: about 7% of babies named Ihsan have been girls and 93% boys.
Is the name Ihsan rising or falling?
Ihsan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.