Khasen
A masculine name of Kazakh origin meaning "bright and shining".
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Khasen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khasen today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khasen births was 2019 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khasen. 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 Khasen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
2019
7 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,278
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Khasen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khasen from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 7 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
Khasen 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 Khasen 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 Khasen
The name Khasen has its roots in the ancient Persian language, originating in the region that is now modern-day Iran. It is derived from the Old Persian word "khasana," which means "golden" or "made of gold." The name likely emerged during the height of the Persian Empire, which spanned from the 6th century BCE to the 7th century CE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Khasen can be found in the ancient Persian text, the Shahnameh, which is a literary masterpiece written by the celebrated poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. The epic poem chronicles the history of the Persian kings and includes several characters bearing the name Khasen.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who carried the name Khasen. One such individual was Khasen al-Baghdadi (1162-1239), a prominent Islamic scholar and philosopher from Baghdad. He is renowned for his contributions to the fields of logic, metaphysics, and theology.
Another famous bearer of the name was Khasen ibn Ali (1010-1072), a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer. He made significant advancements in the study of algebra and was instrumental in the development of the concept of decimal fractions.
In the realm of literature, Khasen Ghazali (1058-1111) was a celebrated Persian poet and mystic. His works, which often explored themes of spirituality and divine love, had a profound influence on the literary traditions of the region.
Another notable figure was Khasen Mirza (1476-1536), a influential Persian prince and military commander during the Safavid dynasty. He played a pivotal role in the expansion and consolidation of the empire under the reign of Shah Ismail I.
Lastly, Khasen Khatami (1943-present) was a prominent Iranian politician and reformist who served as the President of Iran from 1997 to 2005. He is widely regarded for his efforts to promote democracy, human rights, and economic reforms within the country.
People
Khasen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khasen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Khasen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khasen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khasen 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Khasen a common name?
We classify Khasen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khasen most popular?
The single biggest year for Khasen was 2019, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khasen is about 5 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 Khasen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khasen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khasen 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 Khasen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khasen 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 Khasen 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 share the name Khasen?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.