Rohan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #829 in 2023 with 296 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 522 births ranking #480. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 89.7%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 5,772 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.