Razan
An Arabic name meaning "garden" or "blooming flower" in nature.
Name Census estimates that about 1,186 living Americans carry the first name Razan. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Razan today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Razan births was 2024 (87 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Razan. 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
- • Razan is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 13 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 289,000 Americans
Peak year
2024
87 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,179
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Razan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Razan from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 478 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Razan remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Razan 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 Razan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Razans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. New York, Michigan, California recorded the most babies named Razan, while Virginia, New Jersey, Massachusetts recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 30 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Razan
The name Razan has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "raza," which means "contentment" or "satisfaction." The name is believed to have been in use since ancient times in the Middle Eastern region.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Razan can be found in ancient Arabic literature. The 9th-century poet Abu Tammam mentioned a woman named Razan in one of his famous poems, describing her beauty and grace.
In Islamic history, there is a record of a woman named Razan who lived during the time of the Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century. She was known for her wisdom and was respected among the early Muslim community.
Throughout the centuries, the name Razan has been borne by several notable figures. One such figure was Razan al-Najjar, a Palestinian medic who was killed by Israeli forces in 2018 while providing medical aid to protesters in Gaza. Her death sparked international outrage and renewed calls for peace in the region.
Another famous Razan was Razan Zaitouneh, a Syrian human rights activist and lawyer who played a prominent role in the Syrian uprising against the Assad regime. She was abducted in 2013, and her fate remains unknown.
In the field of literature, Razan Ghazzawi is a renowned Syrian novelist and poet. Born in 1962, her works often explore themes of women's empowerment and the challenges faced by marginalized communities.
Razan Khalifa Al Naim is a Saudi Arabian princess and philanthropist who has been actively involved in promoting education and social welfare initiatives in her country.
Razan Saffour is a Jordanian writer and activist who has written extensively on issues related to gender equality, human rights, and social justice in the Arab world.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Razan throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of their respective societies.
People
Razan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Razan 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
Razan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Razan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,186 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Razan 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 289,000 US residents.
Is Razan a common name?
We classify Razan as "Rare". It ranks above 91.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,200 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Razan most popular?
The single biggest year for Razan was 2024, when 87 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Razan is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Razan a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Razan in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.