Serhan
An Arabic masculine name meaning "traveler" or "wanderer" in the morning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Serhan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Serhan today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Serhan births was 2018 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Serhan. 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 Serhan with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Serhan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2018
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,768
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Serhan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Serhan 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 Serhan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Serhan
The name Serhan is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the ancient Semitic languages of the Middle East. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "sarhan," which means "wild cat" or "lynx." This name was commonly used among the nomadic tribes of the Arabian Peninsula during the pre-Islamic era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Serhan can be traced back to the 7th century AD, when it was mentioned in several Arabic literary works and historical records. During this time, the name was associated with courage, strength, and valor, traits that were highly valued in the harsh desert environment.
In the Islamic tradition, the name Serhan is not directly mentioned in the Quran or the Hadith (sayings of Prophet Muhammad). However, some Islamic scholars have interpreted the name as a metaphor for vigilance and alertness, which are important virtues in the faith.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Serhan. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Serhan ibn Sa'id al-Khuza'i (620-690 AD), a renowned Arab poet and warrior from the tribe of Khuza'a. His poetry was widely acclaimed for its eloquence and vivid depictions of the harsh desert life.
Another prominent figure was Serhan ibn Abi Layla (680-748 AD), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from the city of Kufa (present-day Iraq). He was known for his extensive knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the development of Islamic legal thought.
In the 12th century, Serhan al-Rawi (1110-1180 AD) was a celebrated Arabic literary figure and poet from Baghdad. He was renowned for his mastery of the Arabic language and his ability to compose intricate and beautiful verses.
During the Ottoman Empire, Serhan Pasha (1570-1635 AD) was a prominent military leader and statesman. He served as the Grand Vizier (chief advisor) to Sultan Murad IV and played a crucial role in expanding the Empire's territories in the Balkans and the Middle East.
In more recent times, Serhan Sulaiman (1925-2005 AD) was a renowned Syrian poet and writer. He was celebrated for his lyrical poetry, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. His works have been widely translated and studied in academic circles.
People
Serhan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Serhan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Serhan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Serhan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Serhan 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 Serhan a common name?
We classify Serhan 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 Serhan most popular?
The single biggest year for Serhan was 2018, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Serhan is about 8 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 Serhan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Serhan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Serhan 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 Serhan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Serhan 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 Serhan 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 are named Serhan?
Find out how many Americans are named Serhan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.