Rishaan
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "king-like" or "princely".
Name Census estimates that about 1,317 living Americans carry the first name Rishaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rishaan today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rishaan births was 2015 (110 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rishaan. 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
- • Rishaan is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 9 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 260,254 Americans
Peak year
2015
110 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,595
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Rishaan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rishaan from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 844 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Rishaan remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rishaan 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 Rishaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rishaans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. California, Texas, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Rishaan, while Maryland, Florida, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 59 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rishaan
The name Rishaan has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was an ancient Indo-Aryan language that flourished in the Indian subcontinent. The name is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "rishi," which means a sage or a seer, a person who possesses great wisdom and spiritual knowledge. This connection suggests that the name Rishaan may have been associated with individuals who were revered for their wisdom and enlightenment.
While the exact time period of the name's origin is uncertain, it is likely that the name has been in use for many centuries, as Sanskrit has a rich literary tradition that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. The name Rishaan may have been mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures or other religious texts, although specific references are difficult to pinpoint due to the vast and diverse nature of these writings.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Rishaan was a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who lived in the 8th century CE. Rishaan Bhatta was a prominent figure in the field of logic and epistemology, and his works have had a lasting impact on Indian philosophical thought.
In the medieval period, the name Rishaan gained prominence in various parts of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions where Sanskrit and related languages were widely spoken. One notable figure from this era was Rishaan Khan, a powerful military commander who served under the Mughal Empire in the 16th century.
During the 19th century, the name Rishaan was associated with several prominent individuals in India. Rishaan Singh Majithia was a prominent Sikh leader and statesman who played a crucial role in the negotiations between the British and the Sikh Empire in the mid-1800s. Additionally, Rishaan Lal Shrivastav was a renowned Indian poet and writer who contributed significantly to the literary landscape of the time.
In more recent history, Rishaan Nath Kapur was a celebrated Indian actor and playwright who gained recognition for his work in the 20th century. His contributions to the performing arts and literature have left a lasting legacy.
While these are just a few examples, the name Rishaan has been carried by many individuals throughout history, reflecting its deep roots in the cultural and linguistic traditions of the Indian subcontinent.
People
Rishaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rishaan 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
Rishaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rishaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,317 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rishaan 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 260,254 US residents.
Is Rishaan a common name?
We classify Rishaan as "Rare". It ranks above 91.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,327 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rishaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Rishaan was 2015, when 110 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rishaan is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rishaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rishaan 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.
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.