Sajan
Every Sajan since 1978 — 300 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sajan
Sajan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,539 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 300 American babies have been named Sajan. Its peak came in 2011, when 17 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 Sajan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sajan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,539 |
| 2024 | 5 | #13,878 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,826 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,663 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,640 |
| 2017 | 5 | #13,888 |
| 2016 | 10 | #8,057 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,431 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,977 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,551 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,454 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,388 |
| 2010 | 12 | #7,020 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,743 |
| 2008 | 5 | #14,231 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,203 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,789 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,823 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,222 |
| 2002 | 7 | #9,202 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,407 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,960 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,235 |
| 1990 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sajan in 2025?
Sajan ranked #13,539 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sajan?
300 babies have been named Sajan in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sajan most popular?
Sajan peaked in 2011, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Sajan a boy or girl name?
Sajan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sajan rising or falling?
Sajan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.