Shayaan
Every Shayaan since 1995 — 777 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shayaan
Shayaan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,813 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 777 American babies have been named Shayaan. Its peak came in 2011, when 60 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 Shayaan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shayaan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,813 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,860 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,860 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,828 |
| 2021 | 32 | #3,568 |
| 2020 | 24 | #4,259 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,455 |
| 2018 | 36 | #3,223 |
| 2017 | 27 | #3,969 |
| 2016 | 48 | #2,617 |
| 2015 | 33 | #3,419 |
| 2014 | 40 | #2,923 |
| 2013 | 54 | #2,358 |
| 2012 | 55 | #2,352 |
| 2011 | 60 | #2,197 |
| 2010 | 47 | #2,625 |
| 2009 | 38 | #3,098 |
| 2008 | 38 | #3,095 |
| 2007 | 36 | #3,178 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,488 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,924 |
| 2004 | 31 | #3,209 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,444 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,458 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,189 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,306 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,718 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shayaan in 2025?
Shayaan ranked #5,813 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shayaan?
777 babies have been named Shayaan in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shayaan most popular?
Shayaan peaked in 2011, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Shayaan a boy or girl name?
Shayaan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shayaan rising or falling?
Shayaan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.