Eshan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Sanskrit
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Eshan means 'desire' or 'longing'.
Meaning of the Name Eshan
Eshan is a Sanskrit name that means 'desire' or 'longing'. It is derived from the word 'ish' which means to desire or wish for. In Hindu mythology, Eshan represents the direction of the northeast and is associated with Lord Shiva. The name Eshan has a spiritual connotation and is often chosen for boys born under auspicious circumstances.
Popularity of the Name Eshan
The popularity for the name Eshan peaked in popularity in the year 2011 with 84 births, which ranked number 3,974 out of 31,479 unique names for that year. Eshan had the most male births in 2011 with 84, which ranked number 1,738 out of 14,353 male names. The number of births for the name Eshan has declined sharply over the last ten years from 72 births to 20 births, a decline of -72.22%. Among males, Eshan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 72 births to 20 births, a decline of -72.22%.
Nationwide Popularity of Eshan
- 20 Year Trend of Eshan: -9.09%
- 10 Year Trend of Eshan: -72.22%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Eshan: -72.22%
Popularity of Eshan by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Eshan. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Eshan in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Eshan is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Eshan
- Total Births of Eshan: 18 (-12.02%)
- Male Births of Eshan: 18 (-12.02%)
Given the downward trend of Eshan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -12.02% decrease in total births, for a total of 18 births in 2024. Male births for Eshan have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 18 male births in 2024, a decrease of -12.02%.