Eeshan
King or lord in Hindu origin.
Name Census estimates that about 230 living Americans carry the first name Eeshan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eeshan today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eeshan births was 2016 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eeshan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Eeshan with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
230
~ 1 in 1,490,236 Americans
Peak year
2016
23 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,707
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Eeshan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eeshan from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 142 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Eeshan remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eeshan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Eeshan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eeshans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Eeshan
The name Eeshan is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Isha," which means "lord" or "ruler." It is a masculine name that has been in use for centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eeshan can be found in the ancient Hindu texts known as the Vedas, which date back to around 1500-500 BCE. In these texts, the name is mentioned in reference to various deities and celestial beings. It is possible that the name was initially given to children in the hopes of bestowing upon them the qualities of leadership and strength associated with the word "Isha."
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eeshan. One of the earliest recorded figures was Eeshan Nath, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 8th century CE in the region of present-day India. He was known for his influential works on Hindu philosophy and is considered a significant figure in the development of Advaita Vedanta, a school of Hindu thought.
Another historical figure with the name Eeshan was Eeshan Singh, a Rajput ruler who lived in the 16th century CE and ruled over parts of what is now the state of Rajasthan in India. He was known for his military prowess and his efforts in defending his kingdom against foreign invaders.
In more recent times, Eeshan Ghosh was a prominent Indian writer and journalist who lived from 1909 to 1988. He is best known for his novels and short stories that explored the sociopolitical landscape of India during the 20th century.
Eeshan Naqvi, born in 1976, is a contemporary Indian film director and screenwriter who has gained recognition for his works in the Hindi film industry. His films often explore themes of identity, relationships, and societal issues.
Eeshan Mallik, born in 1985, is an Indian cricketer who has represented the national team in various formats of the game. He is known for his skills as a right-arm fast bowler and has played a significant role in the team's success in international tournaments.
While the name Eeshan has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu traditions, it has transcended cultural boundaries and is now used by families from various backgrounds and regions around the world. However, the name's rich historical and linguistic origins continue to imbue it with a sense of strength, leadership, and cultural significance.
People
Eeshan + last name combinations
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Other names starting with E
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FAQ
Eeshan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eeshan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 230 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eeshan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,490,236 US residents.
Is Eeshan a common name?
We classify Eeshan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 232 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eeshan most popular?
The single biggest year for Eeshan was 2016, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eeshan is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Eeshan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eeshan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eeshan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Eeshan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eeshan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Eeshan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Eeshan as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.