Rohan is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #274 in 2025 with 165 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 334 births ranking #139. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 135.7%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,648 boys born was named Rohan. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Rohan comes from the Sanskrit word rohana, meaning "ascension". It is a well-established South Asian name with a clear classical root.
Behind the Name treats the South Asian masculine name as the primary inherited form, while also listing a separate literary feminine usage. For modern baby-name use, the Sanskrit-derived masculine name is the relevant route here.