How Many People Are Named Jahan?

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

Jahan
Very Rare
Persian

Jahan means 'world' in Persian, fitting for such a rare name that only 1 in 407,511 Americans share. With around 810 people named Jahan alive today, it's clear this is a genuinely modern name, with 73% under 30.

~2,601
Living in US
1 in 127,431
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
World
🌐
Origin
Persian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Ambitious Creative
7
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 7 are often seen as deep thinkers and seekers of knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

177,133
Worldwide Bearers
#5,936
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
75,484
🇮🇷 Iran
34,204
🇮🇳 India
30,460
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
12,117
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
4,766
🇸🇾 Syria
3,109
🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
2,946
🇱🇧 Lebanon
2,831
🇮🇶 Iraq
2,346
🇯🇴 Jordan
1,974

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
772 (95%)
♀ Female
37 (5%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
602
Would be under 30 (73%)
226
Would be 30–60 (27%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 828 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: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Jahan Through the Generations

Jahan has seen a notable rise in popularity, peaking in 2018 with 42 births. The average age of those named Jahan is 20, indicating it's a name embraced by younger generations. Of the 810 people named Jahan, 602 are under 30, 226 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, showing its strong association with the younger demographic.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 86
New York 15
Texas 7

✨ Similar Names to Jahan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jahan's Persian roots

📄 About the Name Jahan

How Many People Have the Name Jahan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,601 people in the United States currently share the name Jahan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 127,431 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jahan a Common or Rare Name?

Jahan 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 Jahan Mean?

Jahan means "world" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jahan in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.

When Was Jahan Most Popular?

The name Jahan reached peak popularity in 2018, with 42 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 Jahan?

Approximately 2,601 people named Jahan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,601. That works out to roughly 1 in 127,431 Americans.

Is Jahan a rare name?

Jahan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 127,431 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jahan mean?

Jahan means "world" and comes from Persian origins.

Is Jahan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Jahan are male and 5% are female.

When was Jahan most popular?

Jahan peaked in 2018 with 42 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 US2,601
All-Time Births2,601
1 in X1 in 127,431
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2018
World Rank#5,936
Male %95%
Female %5%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.