Dilshaan
A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "beloved" or "heart's desire".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Dilshaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dilshaan today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dilshaan births was 2015 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dilshaan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Dilshaan with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dilshaan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2015
6 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2020 SSA rank
#12,519
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Dilshaan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dilshaan from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dilshaan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dilshaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dilshaan
The name Dilshaan has its origins in the Persian language. It is a compound word formed by combining the Persian words "dil" meaning heart, and "shaan" meaning glory or splendor. The name can be roughly translated to mean "one who brings glory to the heart" or "glorious-hearted".
This name first emerged in Persia, which is now modern-day Iran, during the medieval period. It was likely used as a personal name among the Persian nobility and aristocracy, as it carried a positive and regal connotation. The use of compound names with poetic meanings was common practice in Persian culture during that time.
While there are no definitive records of Dilshaan appearing in ancient religious texts or historical chronicles, it is possible that the name was in use among the upper classes of Persian society during the reign of various dynasties, such as the Samanids, Ghaznavids, or Seljuks.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Dilshaan was a Persian poet and calligrapher who lived in the 12th century. He was known for his mastery of the Nasta'liq script and his contributions to the art of calligraphy during the Seljuk era.
Another notable figure was Dilshaan Khan, a military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the 17th century. He played a significant role in the Mughal conquest of the Deccan region and was awarded the title of "Khan" for his bravery and loyalty.
In the 19th century, Dilshaan Ali Khan was a prominent landowner and agriculturist in the United Provinces of British India (now part of Uttar Pradesh). He was renowned for his philanthropic efforts and contributions to the development of modern farming techniques.
Dilshaan Wadia, born in 1939, was an Indian actress and model who appeared in several Bollywood films during the 1960s and 1970s. She was known for her beauty and grace on the silver screen.
Dilshaan Kewalramani, born in 1985, is a contemporary Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur. She founded her own clothing label and has gained recognition for her innovative designs and sustainable fashion initiatives.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Dilshaan throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields ranging from literature and arts to military service and entrepreneurship.
People
Dilshaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dilshaan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dilshaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dilshaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dilshaan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Dilshaan a common name?
We classify Dilshaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dilshaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Dilshaan was 2015, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dilshaan is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dilshaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dilshaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dilshaan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Dilshaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dilshaan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dilshaan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Dilshaan?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.