Will my child share the name Roshan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Roshan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Roshan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Roshan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Roshan has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 216 places in the last five years. Its peak was #633 in 2003. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Roshan a good choice for a distinctive name?

Roshan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Roshan a popular baby name in the United States?

Roshan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2444

Roshan

Roshan is a distinctive choice, ranked #2444 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Roshan in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2444

About the Name Roshan

Roshan has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 216 places in five years. It was most popular in 2003 at #633 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Roshan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.