Noah Boy
NOH-uh
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Rohan
BoySanskrit, Hindi· “ascending”
- Meaning
- ascending
- Origin
- Sanskrit, Hindi
- Pronunciation
- ROH-hahn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #812
- US babies 2025
- 306
- Best rank
- #480 (2004)
- Peak year
- 2004
Meaning and origin of Rohan
Rohan is a Sanskrit and Hindi name that is usually said to mean “ascending”.
Rohan comes from Sanskrit and is usually explained as "ascending" or "rising." It is a popular name in India and among families of Indian heritage around the world. Separately, Rohan is also an Irish surname and the name of a town in Brittany, and J. R. R. Tolkien used it for a kingdom of horsemen in The Lord of the Rings. Because of these many connections, the name feels both traditional and international. Rohan is short, warm and easy to pronounce in many languages, and Ro is a simple nickname.
Popularity over time
Rohan first appears in US Social Security records in 1969. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 31 different years, starting in 1995. Its best national rank was #480 in 2004, the same year it reached its highest count of 522 babies. In 2025, 306 babies were named Rohan, and it ranked #812 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,273 in 1980, #621 in 2000, #536 in 2010, and #812 in 2025. Of the 12,102 US boys named Rohan since records began, 38% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 3,913 babies. Since 2010, 5,708 more have been named Rohan.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Kanye, Tomas, Adolfo, Amarion, and Rogelio.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Rohan ranked highest in New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #464 | 17 |
| Connecticut | #486 | 6 |
| Massachusetts | #548 | 9 |
| New York | #579 | 27 |
| California | #587 | 51 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Rohan over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Rohan is usually pronounced ROH-hahn, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with R and ends in “-an”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Rowan and Rowen.
Middle names for Rohan
A few middle names that flow with Rohan: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Rohan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rohan mean?
Rohan is a Sanskrit and Hindi name that is usually said to mean “ascending”.
What is the origin of the name Rohan?
Rohan has Sanskrit and Hindi roots. Rohan comes from Sanskrit and is usually explained as "ascending" or "rising." It is a popular name in India and among families of Indian heritage around the world.
Is Rohan a popular name?
Yes. Rohan ranked #812 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Rohan a boy or girl name?
Rohan is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Rohan over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Rohan?
Rohan is usually pronounced ROH-hahn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings