How Many People Are Named Shayan?
Complete statistics for the name Shayan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shayan means 'protector' in Persian, making it both meaningful and rare, only 1 in 146,605 Americans share this name. With just 2,251 people named Shayan living in the US today, it's clear that this is a genuinely modern name, with 83% under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 2,287 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shayan Through the Generations
Shayan has seen a notable rise in popularity, particularly since its peak year in 2024 when 94 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Shayan is 18, indicating that it's predominantly a younger generation's choice. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards youth, with 1,907 individuals under 30, compared to just 380 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shayan's Persian roots
📄 About the Name Shayan
How Many People Have the Name Shayan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 232 people in the United States currently share the name Shayan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,428,661 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shayan a Common or Rare Name?
Shayan 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 Shayan Mean?
Shayan means "protector" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shayan in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.
When Was Shayan Most Popular?
The name Shayan reached peak popularity in 2024, with 94 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 Shayan?
Approximately 232 people named Shayan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 232. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,428,661 Americans.
Is Shayan a rare name?
Shayan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,428,661 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shayan mean?
Shayan means "protector" and comes from Persian origins.
Is Shayan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Shayan are male and 3% are female.
When was Shayan most popular?
Shayan peaked in 2024 with 94 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.