Khan Boy
Origin(s)
Turkic; Mongolian
Meaning
Turkic: ruler; Mongolian: leader
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Khan has its roots in Turkic and Mongolian cultures, where it historically denoted a ruler or leader. It was famously used by Genghis Khan, the founder of the Mongol Empire, which became one of the largest empires in history. The title has since been adopted in various cultures, often signifying nobility or authority. In modern contexts, it is used as both a surname and a given name in many countries.
Trend Summary
The name Khan has seen a steady presence in various cultures, often associated with leadership and nobility.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kaan
- Khanh
International Variants
- Kaan (Turkish)
- Khanh (Vietnamese)
Famous people named Khan
Genghis Khan was the founder of the Mongol Empire and is known for uniting the Mongolian tribes.
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan was an Indian freedom fighter and a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement.
Khan Academy is an educational organization founded by Salman Khan, providing free online courses.
Khan Noonien Singh is a character from the Star Trek franchise, known as a genetically engineered superhuman.
Fictional characters named Khan
Khan Noonien Singh is a character in the Star Trek franchise, portrayed as a genetically enhanced superhuman antagonist.
Khan is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his humorous personality.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Khan was first seen in the United States in 1966. Khan has ranked as high as #1350 nationally which occurred in 2019 and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Khan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Khan (1991)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 12 |