Rohan
Rohan is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Ascending, growing, or healing.
Origin and history
Rohan is a male name of Sanskrit origin that means ascending, growing, or healing. It is also well-known globally through Irish tradition and J.R.R. Tolkien's fictional realm of Rohan in The Lord of the Rings. In the United States, it has seen steady, moderate usage as a fresh and modern choice.
Popularity in the United States
12,102 babies in the United States have been named Rohan since 1880. It ranks #1074 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #779.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.1 %)
- NY (11.7 %)
- NJ (8.7 %)
- TX (8.1 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 82 |
| 1980-1990 | 342 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,412 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,552 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,913 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,795 |
Famous people named Rohan
- Rohan Bopanna: Tennis Player, Athlete
- Rohan Marley: Entrepreneur, Athlete
- Rohan Gavaskar: Cricketer, Commentator
Fun facts
- Rohan is famous as the name of the Kingdom of the Horse-lords in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium.
- In addition to its Sanskrit roots, Rohan can be derived from an Irish surname meaning red-haired.