Rohan is a distinctive choice, ranked #260 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Rohan in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#260
US Rank #840
About the Name Rohan
Rohan is holding steady in the rankings at #260. It reached its peak of #154 in 2005 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Rohan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #840 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Rohan
Unlikely. With around 180 UK babies named Rohan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Rohan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Rohan has held a stable position around #260 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #154 in 2005 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Rohan is more popular in the UK (#260) than in the US (#840). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Rohan include: Rohan Marley — Rohan Anthony Marley is a Jamaican businessman and former football player.; Rohan Pandit — Rohan Pandit is an Indian cricket umpire.; Rohan Polanco — Rohan Polanco Emiliano is a Dominican Republic boxer who competed in the men's welterweight event at the 2020 Summer Olympics..
Rohan ranks #840 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
180
UK babies named Rohan (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 9 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Rohan
Likely around 1 other Rohan in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Rohan
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Rohan Anthony Marley is a Jamaican businessman and former football player. He is the son of reggae artist Bob Marley, and the father of Zion Marley, model Selah Marley, reggae artist YG Marley, and former American football player Nico Marley.
Rohan Bholalall Kanhai is a Guyanese former cricketer of Indo-Guyanese origin, who represented the West Indies in 79 Test matches. He is widely considered to be one of the best batsmen of the 1960s.
Armand de Rohan was a French churchman and politician. He became Bishop of Strasbourg in 1704, Cardinal in 1712 then Grand Almoner of France in 1713 and member of the regency council in 1722.
René I de Rohan, 18th Viscount of Rohan, Viscount and Prince de Léon, and Marquis de Blain married Isabella of Navarre daughter of jure uxoris King John III of Navarre and Catherine of Navarre, Queen of Navarre.