Suhaan
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "good and virtuous".
Name Census estimates that about 211 living Americans carry the first name Suhaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Suhaan today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Suhaan births was 2017 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Suhaan. 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.
People living today
211
~ 1 in 1,624,428 Americans
Peak year
2017
20 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,722
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Suhaan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Suhaan from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 123 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Suhaan remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Suhaan 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 Suhaan 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 Suhaan
The name Suhaan originates from the Sanskrit language, with roots dating back to ancient India. It is a combination of two words: "su," meaning good or auspicious, and "haan," which means to radiate or shine. Thus, the name Suhaan carries the meaning of someone who radiates goodness or shines brightly.
In Hindu mythology, the name Suhaan is associated with the sun god, Surya, who was revered for his radiance and life-giving powers. The name can be found in ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and Puranas, where it is often used as a descriptor for deities or celestial beings.
The earliest recorded use of the name Suhaan can be traced back to the 7th century AD. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Suhaan, a renowned scholar and poet who lived during the reign of the Pala Empire in ancient Bengal.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures bearing the name Suhaan. One such individual was Suhaan Bhattacharya, a 14th-century Sanskrit scholar and author from the Indian state of Odisha. His works on grammar and philosophy were highly influential during his time.
Another famous Suhaan was Suhaan Singh, a 17th-century Rajput warrior who fought valiantly against the Mughal Empire. His bravery and leadership skills were widely celebrated, and he is still remembered as a hero in the region of Rajasthan.
In the 19th century, Suhaan Lal was a prominent social reformer and educationist who worked towards improving the lives of women and the underprivileged in British India. He established several schools and advocated for equal rights and opportunities for all.
Suhaan Kapoor, born in 1925, was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer. He was instrumental in popularizing the Kathak dance form and received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors.
More recently, Suhaan Sharma, born in 1980, is a celebrated Indian actor and director who has made a significant impact in both the film and theater industries. His performances have earned him critical acclaim and several awards.
People
Suhaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Suhaan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Suhaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Suhaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 211 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Suhaan 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 1,624,428 US residents.
Is Suhaan a common name?
We classify Suhaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 213 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Suhaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Suhaan was 2017, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Suhaan is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Suhaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Suhaan 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.
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.