Shaan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHAHN / ʃɑːnSanskrit; Indian
Meaning
Sanskrit: 'peaceful' or 'calm'; Indian: 'prosperous'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Shaan has roots in Sanskrit, a classical language of India. It is often associated with tranquility and prosperity, reflecting positive attributes. In contemporary usage, it is popular in various Indian communities and has gained recognition in other cultures as well.
Trend Summary
The name Shaan has seen a steady rise in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shan
- Shaun
International Variants
- Shaan (Hindi/India)
- Shan (Chinese)
Famous people named Shaan
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shaan was first seen in the United States in 1970. Shaan has ranked as high as #1265 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Shaan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shaan (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 20 | |
| NY | 12 | |
| TX | 7 | |
| IL | 5 | |
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 27 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1995 | 31 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 35 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 55 |
| 2001 | 46 |
| 2002 | 78 |
| 2003 | 62 |
| 2004 | 84 |
| 2005 | 71 |
| 2006 | 84 |
| 2007 | 93 |
| 2008 | 100 |
| 2009 | 113 |
| 2010 | 94 |
| 2011 | 105 |
| 2012 | 99 |
| 2013 | 81 |
| 2014 | 74 |
| 2015 | 90 |
| 2016 | 102 |
| 2017 | 77 |
| 2018 | 73 |
| 2019 | 87 |
| 2020 | 68 |
| 2021 | 97 |
| 2022 | 67 |
| 2023 | 80 |
| 2024 | 72 |