How Many People Are Named Ilhan?

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

Ilhan
Very Rare
Arabic

Ilhan means 'ruler' in Arabic, making it a name of authority. Only 565 people named Ilhan live in the US today, which means 1 in 583,599 Americans have this name. The majority of people named Ilhan are under 30, showing its status as a genuinely modern name.

~565
Living in US
1 in 583,599
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, ambition, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

110,143
Worldwide Bearers
#9,337
Global Rank
🇹🇷 Turkey
89,869
🇸🇴 Somalia
7,420
🇸🇴 Somaliland
3,173
🇰🇪 Kenya
2,083
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
1,507
🇩🇪 Germany
1,252
🇩🇯 Djibouti
826
🇮🇩 Indonesia
434
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
291
🇺🇸 United States
279

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
157 (28%)
♀ Female
409 (72%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
570
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 570 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: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Ilhan Through the Generations

Ilhan, a name that's been rising in popularity since its peak in 2019 with 45 births, is predominantly found among younger generations. With an average age of just 12, Ilhan is a name that's very much part of the current generation. All 570 individuals named Ilhan are under 30, indicating that this name is still on the rise and likely to continue growing in usage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 80
Ohio 6

✨ Similar Names to Ilhan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ilhan's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Ilhan

How Many People Have the Name Ilhan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 565 people in the United States currently share the name Ilhan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 583,599 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ilhan a Common or Rare Name?

Ilhan 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 Ilhan Mean?

Ilhan means "ruler" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ilhan in SSA data, approximately 28% are male and 72% are female.

When Was Ilhan Most Popular?

The name Ilhan reached peak popularity in 2019, with 45 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 Ilhan?

Approximately 565 people named Ilhan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 570. That works out to roughly 1 in 583,599 Americans.

Is Ilhan a rare name?

Ilhan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 583,599 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ilhan mean?

Ilhan means "ruler" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Ilhan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 28% of people named Ilhan are male and 72% are female.

When was Ilhan most popular?

Ilhan peaked in 2019 with 45 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 US565
All-Time Births570
1 in X1 in 583,599
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2019
World Rank#9,337
Male %28%
Female %72%

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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.