Shahn is of Persian origin, meaning "king" or "emperor". It is often used as a masculine given name and may also appear as a surname. The name has been popular in Iran and among the Parsees, an Indian community descended from Zoroastrians who migrated from Persia. Shahn is also found among Muslims worldwide due to its Islamic usage, such as in names like Shahid (martyr) or Shahrukh (king of kings).
"The name Shahn experienced some variation in popularity between 1968 and 1977, with the most popular years being 1970 and 1972, each having 9 and 8 births respectively. Over this period, there were a total of 34 babies named Shahn."