Khan
As a surname, via Hindustani خان (xān) / ख़ान (xān), from Classical Persian خَان (xān), from Turkic.
Every Khan since 1966 — 442 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Khan
Khan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,442 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 442 American babies have been named Khan. Its peak came in 2019, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Khan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Khan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,442 |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,064 |
| 2023 | 22 | #4,674 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4,788 |
| 2021 | 19 | #5,030 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,153 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,568 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,925 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,948 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,935 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,793 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7,873 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,330 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,614 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,908 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,488 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,001 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,393 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,174 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,424 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,575 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,290 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,096 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,974 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,143 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,425 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,099 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,141 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khan mean?
As a surname, via Hindustani خان (xān) / ख़ान (xān), from Classical Persian خَان (xān), from Turkic.
How popular is the name Khan in 2025?
Khan ranked #7,442 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Khan?
442 babies have been named Khan in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Khan most popular?
Khan peaked in 2019, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Khan a boy or girl name?
Khan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Khan rising or falling?
Khan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.