Eshan
Boy name · 5 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Eshan: 5 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2009.
Eshan is a name of Sanskrit origin, derived from "Ishana," meaning "lord" or "ruler," and is often associated with the Hindu god Shiva as a direction-giver or guardian. Among its famous bearers is Eshan Shakya, a Nepalese cricketer who has captained his national team, and Eshan Khan, a Bangladeshi actor known for his work in television and film. While no direct place connections stem from this name, its root "Isha" appears in place names like Ishasha in Uganda, famed for its tree-climbing lions. A notable variant is Eshaan, common in South Asian communities, and in Scotland, the name has quietly risen in use since the early 2000s, reflecting the nation's growing cultural diversity.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20095 babies
- Latest (2009)
- #4835 babies
- Total births
- 5since 2009
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y