Shahzain
Of Arabic origin, a brave and courageous prince or warrior.
Name Census estimates that about 214 living Americans carry the first name Shahzain. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shahzain today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shahzain births was 2024 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shahzain. 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 Shahzain with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
214
~ 1 in 1,601,656 Americans
Peak year
2024
35 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,373
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Shahzain: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shahzain 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 137 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
Shahzain 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 Shahzain during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shahzains live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New York, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Shahzain, while Illinois, Texas, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shahzain
The name Shahzain has its origins in the Persian and Urdu languages, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages and the Persian Empire. It is a combination of two words – "shah," meaning king or ruler, and "zain," which translates to adornment or beauty. Together, the name can be interpreted as "the beauty of the king" or "the adornment of the ruler."
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Shahzain can be found in the Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. This literary masterpiece chronicles the history of Persian kings and heroes, and the name Shahzain appears as a minor character in the story.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Shahzain al-Din was a prominent scholar and philosopher from Persia. He wrote extensively on subjects such as metaphysics, logic, and ethics, and his works were widely studied and revered throughout the Islamic world.
During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century, the name Shahzain gained popularity among the nobility and aristocracy. One of the most famous individuals bearing this name was Shahzain Khan, a Mughal general who served under Emperor Aurangzeb in the late 17th century. He was renowned for his military prowess and led several successful campaigns against rebel forces.
In the realm of literature, Shahzain Rahmat was a celebrated Urdu poet who lived in the 18th century. His poetry was known for its lyrical beauty and profound themes, and he is considered one of the prominent figures of the Urdu literary renaissance.
Another notable figure was Shahzain Mahmud, a prominent architect and urban planner from the 19th century. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings and public spaces in cities across the Indian subcontinent, including the famous Noor Mahal palace in Lucknow.
While the name Shahzain has its roots in Persian and Urdu cultures, it has also been adopted and used in various other regions and languages over the centuries. Despite its long and rich history, the name remains relatively uncommon in modern times, making it a unique and distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with cultural significance and a touch of regal elegance.
People
Shahzain + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shahzain 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
Shahzain: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shahzain?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 214 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shahzain 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 1,601,656 US residents.
Is Shahzain a common name?
We classify Shahzain as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 215 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shahzain most popular?
The single biggest year for Shahzain was 2024, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shahzain is about 6 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 Shahzain in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shahzain a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shahzain 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 Shahzain still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shahzain 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 Shahzain 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 Shahzain?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.