Declining since 2022, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Suhan since 2007
Babies named Suhan per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2009, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Suhan's real moment was 2022.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 23 |
| 2010s | 0 | 68 |
| 2020s | 15 | 36 |
Meaning & origin
Suhan is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning good or beautiful, first recorded in the U.S. in 2007. It reached its peak popularity in 2022, but has since become less common. In 2025, the name ranked 12,008, with approximately 1 in 341,615 boys receiving the name. The trajectory shows a falling trend since 2022. Suhan has no recorded top states, suggesting its use is spread thinly across the country. As a modern import from South Asian naming traditions, it fits well with other rising names like Aarav and Vihaan, offering a concise and melodious option for families seeking a name with positive meaning and cultural depth.
Suhan derives from the Sanskrit root 'su' meaning good or beautiful, and is used as a masculine name in India and Nepal. It also appears as a poetic term for a beloved or friend in classical literature. The name gained modern popularity in the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Su, Han
Sibling names for Suhan
Names that share Suhan's style, for a brother or sister.
