UK boy's name
Sasan
A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "one born in spring".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sasan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sasan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4685, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2013 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Sasan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Sasan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sasan ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 3 boys were registered as Sasan.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sasan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4685
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Sasan mean?
The given name Sasan is derived from the Persian language and has its origins in ancient Iran. The name is believed to be a variation of the Old Persian word "Sasan," which means "the supreme one" or "the exalted one."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sasan can be found in the Sassanid Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of Western Asia from 224 to 651 CE. The Sassanid Empire was founded by Ardashir I, who claimed descent from the legendary Persian king, Sasan. The name Sasan became closely associated with the Sassanid dynasty, and many members of the royal family bore this name.
In ancient Persian literature, the name Sasan is mentioned in various texts, including the "Shahnameh" (The Book of Kings), a literary masterpiece written by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. The epic poem chronicles the history of the Persian Empire and includes tales of the Sassanid kings and their ancestors.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sasan. One of the most prominent figures was Sasan, the eponymous ancestor of the Sassanid dynasty, who lived in the 3rd century CE. Another famous bearer of the name was Sasan Gushnasp, a Sassanid prince and military commander who lived in the 6th century CE.
In the realm of religion, Sasan was the name of a prominent Zoroastrian priest who lived during the reign of the Sassanid king Khosrow I (531-579 CE). This Sasan played a significant role in the revival and promotion of the Zoroastrian faith during the Sassanid period.
Other notable individuals named Sasan include Sasan Jalil, a 12th-century Persian poet and mystic, and Sasan Sabah, a 12th-century Persian warrior and founder of the Assassin sect, known for their assassinations of political and religious figures.
It is important to note that while the name Sasan has a rich historical legacy, particularly in ancient Persia, its usage and popularity may have varied across different regions and time periods. Nevertheless, the name remains deeply rooted in Persian culture and continues to be used in various parts of the world today.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Sasan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sasan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4685 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Sasan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sasan in the UK right now?
In 2013, Sasan was ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sasan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 3 babies registered as Sasan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sasan?
A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "one born in spring".
How many people are called Sasan in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Sasan across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.