How Many People Are Named Ehsan?

Complete statistics for the name Ehsan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ehsan
Very Rare
Persian

Ehsan means 'goodness' in Persian, making it a name rich in positive connotations. Only 500 people named Ehsan live in the US today, which is just 1 in 660,195 Americans, making it very rare indeed. The majority, 77%, are under 30, showing it's a genuinely modern name.

~651
Living in US
1 in 509,139
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Goodness
🌐
Origin
Persian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Kind Generous Compassionate
2
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

469,405
Worldwide Bearers
#2,158
Global Rank
🇮🇷 Iran
288,148
🇵🇰 Pakistan
68,581
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
50,881
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
20,895
🇪🇬 Egypt
9,651
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
8,396
🇮🇳 India
6,263
🇸🇩 Sudan
5,156
🇱🇾 Libya
1,469
🇺🇸 United States
1,452

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
500 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
394
Would be under 30 (77%)
116
Would be 30–60 (23%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 510 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ehsan Through the Generations

Ehsan has seen a notable rise in popularity, especially in recent years, with its peak birth year being 2024, where 36 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Ehsan is 18, indicating that it's primarily a younger generation's choice. Among those named Ehsan, 394 are under 30, while 116 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, highlighting how new this name is to the American landscape.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 17
New York 17

✨ Similar Names to Ehsan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ehsan's Persian roots

📄 About the Name Ehsan

How Many People Have the Name Ehsan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 651 people in the United States currently share the name Ehsan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 509,139 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ehsan a Common or Rare Name?

Ehsan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ehsan Mean?

Ehsan means "goodness" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ehsan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Ehsan Most Popular?

The name Ehsan reached peak popularity in 2024, with 36 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ehsan?

Approximately 651 people named Ehsan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 651. That works out to roughly 1 in 509,139 Americans.

Is Ehsan a rare name?

Ehsan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 509,139 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ehsan mean?

Ehsan means "goodness" and comes from Persian origins.

Is Ehsan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ehsan are male and 0% are female.

When was Ehsan most popular?

Ehsan peaked in 2024 with 36 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US651
All-Time Births651
1 in X1 in 509,139
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2024
World Rank#2,158
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.