Rohan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Indian
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'ascending' or 'grows' in Sanskrit, Rohan is a name of Indian origin.
Meaning of the Name Rohan
Rohan is a name of Indian origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'rohati', which means 'ascending' or 'grows'. In Hindi, Rohan means 'a tree with red flowers'. The name is often associated with strength, growth, and vitality.
Popularity of the Name Rohan
The popularity for the name Rohan peaked in popularity in the year 2004 with 522 births, which ranked number 1,026 out of 29,512 unique names for that year. Rohan had the most female births in 2018 with 8, which ranked number 11,410 out of 18,126 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2004 with 522, which ranked number 480 out of 13,227 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Rohan has declined sharply over the last ten years from 423 births to 303 births, a decline of -28.37%. Among males, Rohan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 417 births to 303 births, a decline of -27.34%. Among females, Rohan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Rohan
- 20 Year Trend of Rohan: -30.66%
- 10 Year Trend of Rohan: -28.37%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Rohan: -27.34%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Rohan: -100.00%
Popularity of Rohan by State
For males, Rohan was most popular in Western states with 85 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 52 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Rohan. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 5 | 911 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 52 | 576 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 9 | 547 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 17 | 824 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 13 | 722 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 8 | 953 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 5 | 946 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 7 | 607 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 12 | 436 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 8 | 814 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 11 | 761 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 15 | 481 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 16 | 813 | < 5 | N/A |
| OR | 5 | 587 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 7 | 992 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 22 | 1032 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 6 | 616 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 13 | 543 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 13 | 537 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Rohan
- Total Births of Rohan: 293 (-3.28%)
- Male Births of Rohan: 293 (-3.14%) 0
Given the downward trend of Rohan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.28% decrease in total births, for a total of 293 births in 2024. Male births for Rohan have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 293 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.14%.