How Many People Are Named Shaban?

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

Shaban
Very Rare
Arabic

Shaban means 'rest' in Arabic, making it a soothing choice. Only 21 people named Shaban live in the US today, which is just 1 in 15,755,911 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1994 with 6 births.

~1,159
Living in US
1 in 285,979
Americans
1994
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Rest
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Calm Peaceful Reflective
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents compassion, selflessness, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

151,021
Worldwide Bearers
#6,951
Global Rank
🇹🇿 Tanzania
44,442
🇪🇬 Egypt
20,235
🇮🇷 Iran
17,235
🇺🇬 Uganda
14,813
🇰🇪 Kenya
11,596
🇮🇳 India
8,739
🇵🇰 Pakistan
7,812
🇱🇾 Libya
6,427
🇽🇰 Kosovo
5,496
🇦🇱 Albania
3,051

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
21 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 36
6
Would be under 30 (27%)
16
Would be 30–60 (73%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 22 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: 1994

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
27
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
78
International
100

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

📜 Shaban Through the Generations

Shaban, a name that's been around for decades but remains very rare, saw its peak in 1994 with six births. Today, there are only 21 people named Shaban in the United States, with most being between 30 and 60 years old. This suggests that while the name isn't new, it's still considered modern and hasn't been widely adopted by younger parents yet.

✨ Similar Names to Shaban

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shaban's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Shaban

How Many People Have the Name Shaban?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,159 people in the United States currently share the name Shaban. That works out to roughly 1 in every 285,979 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shaban a Common or Rare Name?

Shaban 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 Shaban Mean?

Shaban means "rest" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Shaban Most Popular?

The name Shaban reached peak popularity in 1994, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Shaban?

Approximately 1,159 people named Shaban live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,159. That works out to roughly 1 in 285,979 Americans.

Is Shaban a rare name?

Shaban is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 285,979 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shaban mean?

Shaban means "rest" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Shaban more male or female?

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

When was Shaban most popular?

Shaban peaked in 1994 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US1,159
All-Time Births1,159
1 in X1 in 285,979
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age36
Peak Year1994
World Rank#6,951
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.