How Many People Are Named Shahin?

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

Shahin
Very Rare
Persian

Shahin means 'falcon' in Persian, symbolizing strength and agility. Only 1 in 1,071,811 Americans share this rare name, making just 308 people named Shahin in the US today. The name peaked in popularity in 1989 with 19 births that year.

~1,676
Living in US
1 in 197,762
Americans
1989
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Falcon
🌐
Origin
Persian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Strong Agile Determined
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

560,855
Worldwide Bearers
#1,781
Global Rank
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
212,894
🇮🇳 India
167,734
🇮🇷 Iran
100,279
🇵🇰 Pakistan
63,370
🇺🇸 United States
2,876
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
2,506
🇪🇬 Egypt
2,147
🇬🇧 England
1,226
🇨🇦 Canada
932
🇰🇼 Kuwait
788

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
308 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
126
Would be under 30 (39%)
193
Would be 30–60 (61%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 319 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: 1989

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
88
International
100

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

📜 Shahin Through the Generations

Shahin's journey through the generations reflects its status as a modern, newer-generation name. With only 19 births in 1989 marking its peak, the name has seen a slow rise in usage since then. Today, 39% of those named Shahin are under 30, while 61% fall within the 30-60 age range, indicating a fairly even distribution across younger and middle-aged adults.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 60
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Shahin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shahin's Persian roots

📄 About the Name Shahin

How Many People Have the Name Shahin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,676 people in the United States currently share the name Shahin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 197,762 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shahin a Common or Rare Name?

Shahin 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 Shahin Mean?

Shahin means "falcon" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Shahin Most Popular?

The name Shahin reached peak popularity in 1989, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Shahin?

Approximately 1,676 people named Shahin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,676. That works out to roughly 1 in 197,762 Americans.

Is Shahin a rare name?

Shahin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 197,762 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shahin mean?

Shahin means "falcon" and comes from Persian origins.

Is Shahin more male or female?

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

When was Shahin most popular?

Shahin peaked in 1989 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US1,676
All-Time Births1,676
1 in X1 in 197,762
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age29
Peak Year1989
World Rank#1,781
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.