Eashaan
A masculine name of Hindu origin meaning "lord of the east".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Eashaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eashaan today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eashaan births was 2003 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eashaan. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eashaan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2003
5 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#11,386
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Eashaan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Eashaan 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 Eashaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Eashaan
The name Eashaan traces its origins to the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has had a profound influence on the Indian subcontinent and neighboring regions. The name is believed to have emerged during the classical period of Indian history, spanning from the 3rd century BCE to the 6th century CE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eashaan can be found in the Mahabharata, a revered Hindu epic composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. In this ancient text, Eashaan is mentioned as the name of a minor character, suggesting that the name held significance and was in use during that era.
The name Eashaan is derived from the Sanskrit root "isha," which translates to "lord" or "master," and the suffix "aan," which denotes a sense of possession or belonging. Thus, the name Eashaan can be interpreted to mean "belonging to the lord" or "master's possession," potentially reflecting a connection to spiritual or divine realms.
In the annals of history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eashaan. One such figure was Eashaan Sharma (1825-1901), a renowned scholar and linguist from the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Sharma's contributions to the study of Sanskrit grammar and literature earned him widespread recognition during his lifetime.
Another prominent Eashaan was Eashaan Mishra (1892-1975), a celebrated Indian poet and playwright who wrote extensively in the Hindi language. Mishra's works explored themes of social justice, nationalism, and the human condition, leaving an indelible mark on the literary landscape of the 20th century.
In the realm of spirituality, Eashaan Swami (1910-1989) was a revered Hindu mystic and guru who established ashrams (spiritual retreats) in various parts of India and abroad. His teachings on self-realization and inner transformation attracted followers from all walks of life.
The name Eashaan also found its way into the world of politics with Eashaan Dasgupta (1932-2006), a prominent Indian statesman who served as a member of parliament and held various ministerial positions in the government of India during his distinguished career.
Lastly, Eashaan Chaudhuri (1951-2018) was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who dedicated his life to preserving and promoting the rich traditions of Indian dance forms. His performances and teachings earned him widespread acclaim both nationally and internationally.
People
Eashaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eashaan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with E
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FAQ
Eashaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eashaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eashaan 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Eashaan a common name?
We classify Eashaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eashaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Eashaan was 2003, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eashaan is about 23 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 Eashaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eashaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eashaan 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 Eashaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eashaan 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 Eashaan 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 many people have Eashaan as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Eashaan, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.