Subhan
Every Subhan since 1998 — 847 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Subhan
Subhan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,251 in 2025 with 63 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 847 American babies have been named Subhan. Its peak came in 2023, when 65 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 Subhan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Subhan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63 | #2,251 |
| 2024 | 46 | #2,823 |
| 2023 | 65 | #2,218 |
| 2022 | 49 | #2,710 |
| 2021 | 31 | #3,638 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,126 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,185 |
| 2018 | 60 | #2,279 |
| 2017 | 44 | #2,792 |
| 2016 | 43 | #2,831 |
| 2015 | 35 | #3,293 |
| 2014 | 42 | #2,840 |
| 2013 | 37 | #3,051 |
| 2012 | 41 | #2,898 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,487 |
| 2010 | 26 | #3,976 |
| 2009 | 27 | #3,903 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,518 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,619 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,409 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,575 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,976 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,747 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,884 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,869 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,897 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Subhan in 2025?
Subhan ranked #2,251 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 63 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Subhan?
847 babies have been named Subhan in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Subhan most popular?
Subhan peaked in 2023, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Subhan a boy or girl name?
Subhan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Subhan rising or falling?
Subhan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.