Rejan
An invented name of uncertain meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Rejan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rejan today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rejan births was 2022 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rejan. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Rejan with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rejan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2022
6 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,999
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Rejan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rejan 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 Rejan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rejan
The given name Rejan is a variation of the Persian name Rajan, which has its origins in the Sanskrit language. Sanskrit is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent, with its earliest known texts dating back to around 1500 BCE.
The name Rajan is derived from the Sanskrit word "raja," which means "king" or "ruler." It is believed that the name Rejan emerged as a variation of Rajan, likely influenced by the Persian language and culture. Persia, now known as Iran, has a long and rich history that dates back to ancient times, and it was a dominant cultural and linguistic influence in the region for centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rejan can be found in the writings of the Persian poet and philosopher Rumi, who lived in the 13th century CE. Rumi's works, particularly his famous poetry collection, the Masnavi, are considered masterpieces of Persian literature and have had a profound influence on Islamic mysticism and spirituality.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rejan. One such individual was Rejan Khan, a 16th-century Mughal nobleman and military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He played a significant role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire and is remembered for his bravery and military prowess.
Another prominent figure was Rejan Pasha, an Ottoman statesman and diplomat who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He served as the Grand Vizier (chief minister) of the Ottoman Empire and played a crucial role in the modernization and reform efforts of the empire during his tenure.
In the realm of literature, Rejan Khajavi was a renowned Persian poet and scholar who lived in the 19th century. He was known for his mastery of classical Persian poetry and his contributions to the preservation and promotion of Persian literary heritage.
The name Rejan has also been associated with individuals in the field of arts and culture. One such example is Rejan Mohammadi, an Iranian filmmaker and screenwriter who has gained recognition for his critically acclaimed works exploring social and cultural themes.
It is worth noting that while the name Rejan has its roots in ancient Persian and Sanskrit traditions, it has been adopted and used across various cultures and regions over time, reflecting the rich tapestry of cultural exchange and interconnectedness throughout history.
People
Rejan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rejan 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
Rejan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rejan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rejan 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Rejan a common name?
We classify Rejan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rejan most popular?
The single biggest year for Rejan was 2022, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rejan is about 4 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 Rejan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rejan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rejan 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 Rejan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rejan 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 Rejan 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 people are called Rejan?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.