Eshaan
Eshaan is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Lord, master, or ruler; an epithet of Lord Shiva.
Origin and history
Eshaan is a male given name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'lord' or 'ruler', often associated with Lord Shiva. It has gained popularity in the United States among South Asian diaspora communities since the late 20th century. Today it represents a modern, cross-cultural choice with steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,094 babies in the United States have been named Eshaan since 1880. It ranks #3594 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1715.
States where it is most popular
- CA (49.1 %)
- TX (15.6 %)
- NJ (13.4 %)
- NY (10.3 %)
- IL (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 25 |
| 2000-2010 | 358 |
| 2010-2019 | 499 |
| 2020-2029 | 212 |
Famous people named Eshaan
- Eshaan Khattar: Actor
Fun facts
- In classical Sanskrit texts, Ishana refers to the guardian deity of the northeast direction.
- The name entered regular U.S. birth registration records in the late 1990s and has remained consistently used.