Declining since 2022, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Khan since 1966
Babies named Khan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 22 |
| 1990s | 68 |
| 2000s | 83 |
| 2010s | 129 |
| 2020s | 99 |
Meaning & origin
Khan is a name that carries the weight of history, derived from a title used by rulers across Central Asia. Its use as a given name in the United States began in 1966, and it has seen modest but steady use. In 2025, the name ranked 7,194th nationwide, with approximately 1 in every 155,280 male newborns receiving it. Khan's popularity peaked recently in 2023, though it has been on a slight downward trend since 2022. The name is seldom recorded in top state rankings, reflecting its rare but consistent usage. It remains a distinctive choice that connects a child to a storied tradition of leadership and identity.
Khan is a title of Central Asian origin, used historically for sovereigns in Mongolian and Turkic societies. It entered English as a surname through South Asian Muslim communities, where it is a common family name. The title gained wide recognition through figures like Genghis Khan.
Sibling names for Khan
Names that share Khan's style, for a brother or sister.
