Rahson
A variant spelling of the Indian name Rohaan, meaning "ascending path".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Rahson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rahson today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rahson births was 1977 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rahson. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rahson. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1977
6 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
1978 SSA rank
#6,532
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Rahson: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rahson by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Rahson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rahson
The name Rahson is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, spoken in ancient India. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "rahan," meaning "to stay" or "to remain." The name may have been given to individuals who were steadfast or unwavering in their beliefs and principles.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rahson can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, the Vedas, which date back to around 1500 BCE. In these texts, there are references to a sage or a wise man named Rahson, who was renowned for his deep spiritual knowledge and teachings.
During the Mauryan Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent from around 322 BCE to 185 BCE, there are records of a prominent scholar and philosopher named Rahson. He is credited with contributing to the development of various philosophical and religious concepts that influenced Hindu and Buddhist thought.
In the 7th century CE, a notable figure named Rahson was a renowned poet and literary scholar in the court of the Gupta Empire. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, were highly regarded and influential during that period.
Another significant figure bearing the name Rahson was a Sufi mystic and poet who lived in the 13th century CE in present-day Iran. His spiritual teachings and poetic works, which emphasized the pursuit of divine love and knowledge, had a profound impact on the Sufism movement in the region.
During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over a vast territory in South Asia from the 16th to the 19th century, there was a renowned military commander named Rahson. He played a crucial role in several important battles and campaigns, earning him a reputation as a skilled strategist and brave warrior.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals with the name Rahson throughout history. However, it is important to note that due to the age and geographical spread of this name, there may be other significant figures or references that have not been widely documented or preserved over time.
People
Rahson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rahson as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rahson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rahson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rahson going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Rahson a common name?
We classify Rahson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rahson most popular?
The single biggest year for Rahson was 1977, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rahson is about 50 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Rahson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rahson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rahson in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Rahson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rahson in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Rahson can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Rahson?
See how many Americans are named Rahson on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.