How Many People Are Named Eshan?

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

Eshan
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Eshan means 'prosperity' in Sanskrit, making it a rare gem among names. Only 1,180 people named Eshan live in the US today, which means 1 in 279,684 Americans share this unique name. The majority, 98%, are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern choice.

~1,180
Living in US
1 in 279,684
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Prosperity
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Ambitious Innovative Determined
2
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

11,521
Worldwide Bearers
#55,699
Global Rank
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
6,438
🇮🇳 India
1,929
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,650
🇵🇰 Pakistan
474
🇲🇺 Mauritius
374
🇹🇷 Turkey
131
🇺🇸 United States
93
🇬🇧 England
81
🇳🇬 Nigeria
56
🇲🇾 Malaysia
49

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,180 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
1,170
Would be under 30 (98%)
23
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,193 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: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
96

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

📜 Eshan Through the Generations

Eshan saw its peak popularity in 2011 with 84 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. As of now, the average age of someone named Eshan is just 15, indicating that it's primarily a name given to younger generations. With 1,170 under-30 and only 23 aged between 30 and 60, it's clear that Eshan is a name that's closely tied to recent times, reflecting contemporary naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 134
New York 123
Texas 81
New Jersey 63
Illinois 29
Georgia 15
Virginia 14
Michigan 12
Florida 6
North Carolina 5

✨ Similar Names to Eshan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Eshan's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Eshan

How Many People Have the Name Eshan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,180 people in the United States currently share the name Eshan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 279,684 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Eshan a Common or Rare Name?

Eshan 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 Eshan Mean?

Eshan means "prosperity" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Eshan Most Popular?

The name Eshan reached peak popularity in 2011, with 84 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Eshan?

Approximately 1,180 people named Eshan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,193. That works out to roughly 1 in 279,684 Americans.

Is Eshan a rare name?

Eshan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 279,684 Americans has this name.

What does the name Eshan mean?

Eshan means "prosperity" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Eshan more male or female?

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

When was Eshan most popular?

Eshan peaked in 2011 with 84 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US1,180
All-Time Births1,193
1 in X1 in 279,684
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2011
World Rank#55,699
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.