Ashkan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Ashkan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 231 babies have been named Ashkan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ashkan is past its peak , currently ranked #26,569 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,569
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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"power in peace"
#26,757 in US
Latin via modern American origin
"Noble, patrician (via Patrick)"
#26,551 in US
Hebrew origin
"dwelling place"
#26,631 in US
Greek origin
"Exclamation of triumphant discovery"
#26,521 in US
Old English belle origin
"bell ringer"
#26,566 in US
Sanskrit arnava origin
"vast waters, the deep"
#26,572 in US
Germanic (via Harriet) origin
"home ruler"
#26,480 in US
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About the Name Ashkan
Ashkan is a boy name .
Ashkan is currently ranked #26,569 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ashkan include Ash, Asy, Ashie, and Ashkie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis