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.

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

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Ehsan
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	116	#4881	▼
2010s	175	#5262	▲
2000s	92	#8124	▲
1990s	47	#8357	▼
1980s	69	#4776	▲
1970s	11	#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, 1977–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Ehsan
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	36	#3279	+8 (28.6%)
2023	28	#3916	+10 (55.6%)
2022	18	#5265	-6 (-25.0%)
2021	24	#4278	+14 (140.0%)
2020	10	#7668	-7 (-41.2%)
2019	17	#5398	-2 (-10.5%)
2018	19	#4979	+2 (11.8%)
2017	17	#5348	-1 (-5.6%)
2016	18	#5187	+1 (5.9%)
2015	17	#5357	-1 (-5.6%)
2014	18	#5113	-3 (-14.3%)
2013	21	#4509	+3 (16.7%)
2012	18	#5096	+2 (12.5%)
2011	16	#5495	+2 (14.3%)
2010	14	#6135	+1 (7.7%)
2009	13	#6539	+1 (8.3%)
2008	12	#6874	+3 (33.3%)
2007	9	#8384	+1 (12.5%)
2006	8	#8950	+2 (33.3%)
2005	6	#10474	-4 (-40.0%)

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, 1977–2024