Roshan
Roshan is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Light, bright, splendid, or clear.
Origin and history
Roshan is a traditional Persian given name meaning light, bright, or splendid. It is widely used across South and Central Asia, including in Iranian and Indian cultural contexts. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily given male name.
Popularity in the United States
1,788 babies in the United States have been named Roshan since 1880. It ranks #3026 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1736.
States where it is most popular
- CA (45.8 %)
- NY (14.8 %)
- NJ (11.6 %)
- TX (10.5 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 66 |
| 1980-1990 | 220 |
| 1990-2000 | 284 |
| 2000-2010 | 577 |
| 2010-2019 | 450 |
| 2020-2029 | 191 |
Famous people named Roshan
- Roshan Seth: Actor
- Roshan Mahanama: Cricketer, Match Referee
Fun facts
- Derived from the Old Persian word for light, sharing ancient linguistic roots with names like Roxana.
- The name is popular across both Persian and Indo-Aryan language traditions, spanning Iran, India, and Pakistan.