Jahan
A transliteration of the Persian unisex given name جهان (jahân).
Every Jahan since 1971 — 877 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jahan
Jahan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,957 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 877 American babies have been named Jahan — about 95% boys and 5% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 49 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 Jahan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jahan 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 | 7 | #12,434 | 42 | #2,957 |
| 2024 | — | — | 37 | #3,241 |
| 2023 | — | — | 32 | #3,589 |
| 2022 | — | — | 32 | #3,562 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,732 | 30 | #3,684 |
| 2020 | — | — | 27 | #3,863 |
| 2019 | — | — | 27 | #3,942 |
| 2018 | — | — | 42 | #2,859 |
| 2017 | — | — | 32 | #3,481 |
| 2016 | — | — | 22 | #4,529 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,255 | 8 | #9,083 |
| 2014 | — | — | 19 | #4,952 |
| 2013 | — | — | 25 | #4,003 |
| 2012 | — | — | 20 | #4,770 |
| 2011 | — | — | 21 | #4,568 |
| 2010 | — | — | 13 | #6,502 |
| 2009 | — | — | 24 | #4,209 |
| 2008 | — | — | 14 | #6,208 |
| 2007 | — | — | 19 | #4,881 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,270 | 16 | #5,399 |
| 2005 | — | — | 16 | #5,134 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,198 |
| 2003 | — | — | 15 | #5,134 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,480 | 22 | #3,846 |
| 2001 | — | — | 14 | #5,238 |
| 2000 | — | — | 16 | #4,669 |
| 1995 | — | — | 12 | #4,924 |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #6,069 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #4,879 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #5,832 |
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Famous people named Jahan
- Jahan Shah Politician · 1397–1467
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jahan mean?
A transliteration of the Persian unisex given name جهان (jahân).
How popular is the name Jahan in 2025?
Jahan ranked #2,957 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jahan?
877 babies have been named Jahan in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jahan most popular?
Jahan peaked in 2025, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Jahan a boy or girl name?
Jahan is used for both: about 5% of babies named Jahan have been girls and 95% boys.
Is the name Jahan rising or falling?
Jahan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jahan?
Well-known people named Jahan include Jahan Shah (politician).