Sajan
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 295 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Sajan hit its peak of 17 births in 2011, social media, global pop culture, and a growing appetite for unique names were reshaping how American parents chose names.
Sajan has carried that momentum forward and remains a live choice today.
In the most recent SSA release, Sajan ranks #13826 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Sajan is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit and Hindi origin meaning 'beloved,' 'dear one,' or 'good person,' from the Sanskrit sajjana (virtuous person, good man). In Hindi and Punjabi poetry, sajan is a term of deep affection — the word used between lovers for the one they cherish most.
A name of profound tenderness, Sajan is for parents who want their son to know, from the very first day, that he is cherished beyond all expression.
EtymologyShow more
Sajan is built from 5 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Sanskrit naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Sajan creates its characteristic clean, contemporary quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sajan has 29+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1978.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 29 | #9435 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 104 | #7711 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 90 | #8397 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 66 | #6756 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 6 | #5639 | — |
The Story of Sajan
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2011, Sajan is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Sajan are most likely born between 2001 and 2021.
How rare is Sajan?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Sajan — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1978, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 104 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Sajan by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(29 years, 1978–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #13826 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6820 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7660 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6637 |
| 2017 | 5 | #13884 |
| 2016 | 10 | #8056 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7431 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6974 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6551 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7454 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5388 |
| 2010 | 12 | #7020 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6742 |
| 2008 | 5 | #14230 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6201 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11786 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5823 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5220 |
| 2002 | 7 | #9203 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7405 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1978–2024