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Shahraan

A name of Persian origin meaning "king" or "ruler".

Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Shahraan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shahraan today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shahraan births was 2015 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Shahraan. 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 Shahraan with official rankings and popularity over time.

Key insights

  • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Shahraan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

5

~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans

Peak year

2015

5 babies that year

Average age

11

years old

2015 SSA rank

#13,720

Tracked since 2015

Popularity

Shahraan: popularity over time

Babies born per year

013452015

Decades

Shahraan 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 Shahraan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2010s505

Origin

Meaning and history of Shahraan

The name Shahraan has its origins in the Persian language, with roots tracing back to ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) and the surrounding regions. It is believed to be derived from the Persian word "Shahr," meaning city or town, and "aan," a suffix indicating possession or belonging. Thus, the name Shahraan can be interpreted as "one who belongs to the city" or "one who hails from the town."

In the early days of Persian civilization, cities and urban settlements played a crucial role in the development of culture, trade, and governance. The name Shahraan likely held significance for those who resided within the boundaries of these ancient cities, symbolizing their connection to the urban way of life.

While there are no definitive records of the name's appearance in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some historical references suggest that variations of the name, such as Shahram or Shahran, were used during the Sassanid Empire (224-651 CE), which ruled over a vast territory spanning modern-day Iran, Iraq, and parts of Central Asia.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Shahraan was a Persian poet and scholar who lived during the 10th century CE. Known for his contributions to the literary arts, his works have been preserved and studied by scholars through the ages.

Another notable figure was Shahraan al-Baghdadi, a prominent mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad, who lived during the 9th century CE. His contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy were significant, and his writings were influential in the Islamic Golden Age.

In the 13th century, a Persian prince named Shahraan ibn Ali ruled over a small principality in what is now modern-day Iran. Historical accounts describe him as a wise and just ruler, revered by his subjects for his fair governance.

During the 16th century, a celebrated Persian calligrapher named Shahraan al-Isfahani was renowned for his exquisite mastery of the art form. His works were highly sought after and adorned the walls of palaces and mosques throughout the Persian Empire.

In more recent times, a notable figure with the name Shahraan was an Iranian diplomat and statesman who served as the Ambassador to the United Nations in the late 20th century, playing a pivotal role in international relations during a turbulent period.

These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the name Shahraan throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of Persian culture and heritage.

People

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FAQ

Shahraan: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Shahraan?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shahraan 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 Shahraan a common name?

We classify Shahraan 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 Shahraan most popular?

The single biggest year for Shahraan was 2015, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shahraan is about 11 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 Shahraan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Shahraan a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shahraan 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 Shahraan still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Shahraan 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 Shahraan 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 Shahraan?

HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.

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