The nameRohan
Rohan is a boy's name with several origins, given in France mostly since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Several
Meaning
In France it recalls the great Breton Rohan family. In Sanskrit, Rohan is linked to the idea of rising.
Origin
Several, Breton and Indian.
History
Found in France since 1963, Rohan rose in the 2000s and peaked in the middle of that decade. It is especially popular on Réunion.
Popularity of the name Rohan
Rohan in France
Rohan was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 550 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Rohan. Its rise began around 1982, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Rohan in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 36 births a year on average, against 53 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rohan mean?
In France it recalls the great Breton Rohan family. In Sanskrit, Rohan is linked to the idea of rising.
What is the origin of the name Rohan?
Several, Breton and Indian.
Is Rohan a girl's or a boy's name?
Rohan is a boy's name.