Rohan
Rohan is a boys' name of Hindi origin meaning “ascending, growing, healing.” It ranked #810 in the United States in 2025. Rohan is a Sanskrit name meaning 'ascending' or 'growing.'
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how do you pronounce Rohan?
ROH-han
where does the name Rohan come from?
Rohan has several independent origins. In India it comes from a word meaning ascending; as a French surname it is taken from the town of Rohan in Morbihan, Brittany; and there are separate Arabic, Persian, Irish and Scottish Gaelic, and Japanese names of the same spelling.
In Buddhist tradition, Rahula (a related name) was the son of Siddhartha Gautama. The name also gained popularity among Western audiences through J.R.R. Tolkien's fictional kingdom of Rohan in 'The Lord of the Rings.'
how popular is this name?
Rohan has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 31 years since 1995. It peaked at #480 in 2004, and ranked #810 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #810 |
| 2024 | #840 |
| 2023 | #823 |
| 2022 | #813 |
| 2021 | #800 |
| 2020 | #802 |
| 2019 | #757 |
| 2018 | #710 |
| 2017 | #678 |
| 2016 | #743 |
| 2010 | #536 |
| 2004 | #480 |
| 2000 | #620 |
| 1995 | #953 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Rohan fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Rohan?
- Rohan Dennis (Australian cyclist)
- Rohan Marley (son of Bob Marley)
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quick answers about Rohan
What does the name Rohan mean?
Rohan means “ascending, growing, healing”.
What is the origin of the name Rohan?
Rohan comes from the Hindi naming tradition.
How popular is the name Rohan?
Rohan ranked #810 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2004, at #480, and it has spent 31 years in the top 1,000 since 1995.
Is Rohan a boy or girl name?
Rohan is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Rohan?
Rohan is pronounced ROH-han, with 2 syllables.
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