Holding steady, #2,941 for boys today.
Popularity of Jahan since 1971
Babies named Jahan per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2018, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jahan's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 36 |
| 1980s | 15 | 97 |
| 1990s | 0 | 104 |
| 2000s | 10 | 166 |
| 2010s | 6 | 229 |
| 2020s | 14 | 200 |
Meaning & origin
Jahan is a Persian name meaning 'world', recorded in the U.S. since 1971. It has seen a steady trajectory, with a peak in rank in 2025 at 2941st. That year, approximately 1 in 40,668 newborn boys received the name. The name is most popular in states like New York and California, reflecting communities with Persian and South Asian heritage. Its stable presence over several decades suggests a loyal but small user base.
Jahan derives from the Persian word 'جهان' (jahān), meaning 'world' or 'universe'. It has been used as a given name in Persian-speaking regions for centuries, often as part of compound names like 'Jahanara' (ornament of the world). In South Asia, it appears among Muslim families, though it remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries.
Where Jahan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Jahan” around the world
Where Jahan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jay, Han
Sibling names for Jahan
Names that share Jahan's style, for a brother or sister.
