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Ehsan

A boy's name of Arabic origin with 510 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#3279 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

A transliteration of the Persian male given name احسان (ehsân).

Ehsan is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'benevolence' or 'to do good,' from the Arabic root ahsana. Ihsan is considered the highest level of Islamic faith — the state of worshipping God as if you see Him — making Ehsan a name of profound spiritual aspiration.

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Ehsan is cataloged under the Arabic naming tradition. Arabic names frequently carry layered meanings tied to virtue, beauty, or devotion — a naming tradition where the meaning of a name is considered deeply important.

In the U.S., Ehsan has been recorded as a boy's name since 1977, with 510 total births. Browse the Arabic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

510
Total births
Since 1977
2024
Peak
36 births
1977
First recorded
48 years of data
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Popularity Over Time

Ehsan climbed 3848 spots in the last 20 years — from #7127 to #3279.

09182736198020002024
First appeared: 1977Peak: 2024 (36 births)Current: #3279

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Ehsan
DecadeBirthsAvg RankTrend
2020s116#4881
2010s175#5262
2000s92#8124
1990s47#8357
1980s69#4776
1970s11#5847

The Story of Ehsan

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2024, Ehsan is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Ehsan are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.

How rare is Ehsan?

Only about 1 in every 100,000 babies born in 2024 was named Ehsan — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1977, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 175 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.

Ehsan by the numbers

  • Would fill 11 school buses
  • Meeting one Ehsan per day would take 1.4 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(43 years, 19772024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Ehsan
YearBirthsRank
202436#3279
202328#3916
202218#5265
202124#4278
202010#7668
201917#5398
201819#4979
201717#5348
201618#5187
201517#5357
201418#5113
201321#4509
201218#5096
201116#5495
201014#6135
200913#6539
200812#6874
20079#8384
20068#8950
20056#10474

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ehsan a boy's or girl's name?
Ehsan is primarily a boy's name.
When was Ehsan most popular?
Ehsan reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 36 births that year. It is currently ranked #3279 in the U.S.
How popular is the name Ehsan?
Ehsan is currently ranked #3279 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 510 babies since 1977.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 19772024