Rising since 2022, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Dastan since 2010
Babies named Dastan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 260 |
| 2020s | 77 |
Meaning & origin
Dastan is a rare Persian name in the United States, first recorded on the Social Security list in 2010. It reached its peak popularity in 2011 (rank 6,446) and, after fluctuating, has been rising again since 2022. The name's rarity means it is given to roughly 1 in 131,390 boys as of 2025, placing it far outside the top 1,000. Its literary roots in Persian epic tradition give it a cultured, distinctive quality for families seeking an uncommon name with deep heritage. Though not yet associated with any top U.S. states, Dastan's rising trajectory suggests slow but growing awareness, possibly influenced by Persian diaspora communities and storytelling themes.
Dastan comes from the Persian word dastān (داستان), meaning 'story' or 'tale.' It is also closely tied to the Persian literary tradition, particularly the epic Shahnameh (Book of Kings) by Ferdowsi, where the term dastan refers to a legendary story. The name has been used across Persian-influenced cultures in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and parts of the Indian subcontinent.
“Dastan” around the world
Where Dastan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Das, Dan
Variants: Dastaan, Dastaneh, Daastan
Sibling names for Dastan
Names that share Dastan's style, for a brother or sister.
