How Many People Are Named Zeshan?

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

Zeshan
Very Rare
Arabic

Zeshan means 'prosperity' in Arabic, making it a name rich in hope. Only 1 in 1,288,975 Americans are named Zeshan, highlighting its very rare status among male names. With most people under 30, Zeshan is definitely a modern choice.

~256
Living in US
1 in 1,288,975
Americans
1995
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Prosperity
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Hopeful Ambitious
1
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

36,681
Worldwide Bearers
#23,839
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
20,446
🇨🇳 China
12,610
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,632
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
389
🇬🇧 England
389
🇮🇳 India
354
🇺🇸 United States
297
🇹🇼 Taiwan
123
🇧🇭 Bahrain
89
🇨🇦 Canada
87

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
256 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
114
Would be under 30 (43%)
151
Would be 30–60 (57%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 265 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: 1995

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
27
Modern Appeal
73
International
98

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

📜 Zeshan Through the Generations

Zeshan saw its peak popularity in 1995 with 16 births, but since then, the name has been on a steady decline. Today, there are 256 people named Zeshan living in the United States, with an average age of 31. The majority of those named Zeshan are under 30, indicating that it's a name embraced by younger parents. Interestingly, only 43% of Zeshan's bearers are under 30, suggesting a strong presence among the younger generation while still maintaining a foothold in older age groups.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 11

✨ Similar Names to Zeshan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Zeshan's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Zeshan

How Many People Have the Name Zeshan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 256 people in the United States currently share the name Zeshan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,288,975 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Zeshan a Common or Rare Name?

Zeshan 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 Zeshan Mean?

Zeshan means "prosperity" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Zeshan Most Popular?

The name Zeshan reached peak popularity in 1995, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Zeshan?

Approximately 256 people named Zeshan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 265. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,288,975 Americans.

Is Zeshan a rare name?

Zeshan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,288,975 Americans has this name.

What does the name Zeshan mean?

Zeshan means "prosperity" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Zeshan more male or female?

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

When was Zeshan most popular?

Zeshan peaked in 1995 with 16 births that year. Current trend: 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.

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 US256
All-Time Births265
1 in X1 in 1,288,975
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age31
Peak Year1995
World Rank#23,839
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.