How Many People Are Named Ishan?
Complete statistics for the name Ishan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ishan means 'sunrise' in Sanskrit, making it a name full of promise. That's just 1 in 125,950 Americans who have this rare male name, with around 2,620 people named Ishan living today. The majority, 95%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 2,653 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: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ishan Through the Generations
With its peak popularity in 2009 when 148 babies were named Ishan, this name has seen a steady decline since then. Today, most people named Ishan are young, with 2,527 under 30 years old and only 126 aged between 30 and 60. It's a relatively new name in the United States, reflecting current naming trends rather than being a traditional choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ishan's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Ishan
How Many People Have the Name Ishan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,620 people in the United States currently share the name Ishan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 125,950 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ishan a Common or Rare Name?
Ishan 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 Ishan Mean?
Ishan means "sunrise" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ishan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Ishan Most Popular?
The name Ishan reached peak popularity in 2009, with 148 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Ishan?
Approximately 2,620 people named Ishan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,653. That works out to roughly 1 in 125,950 Americans.
Is Ishan a rare name?
Ishan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 125,950 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ishan mean?
Ishan means "sunrise" and comes from Sanskrit origins.
Is Ishan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ishan are male and 0% are female.
When was Ishan most popular?
Ishan peaked in 2009 with 148 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.