Rizvan
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "guardian of paradise".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Rizvan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rizvan today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rizvan births was 2021 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rizvan. 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 Rizvan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2021
6 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#11,836
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Rizvan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rizvan 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 Rizvan 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 Rizvan
The name Rizvan is of Persian origin, derived from the Arabic word "rizwan," which means "contentment" or "satisfaction." It is believed to have originated during the Islamic Golden Age, around the 8th to 13th centuries CE, when Arabic and Persian cultures flourished in the Middle East and Central Asia.
Rizvan is mentioned in the Quran as the name of the guardian of paradise. In Islamic tradition, Rizvan is said to be the keeper of the gates of heaven and is responsible for welcoming the righteous souls into the heavenly gardens. This association with paradise and divine contentment has contributed to the name's popularity among Muslims.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Rizvan can be found in the Persian poetry of the 12th century. The renowned Persian poet, Nizami Ganjavi, mentioned the name in his epic work, "Khosrow and Shirin." In this poem, Rizvan is depicted as a beautiful and virtuous character, reflecting the positive connotations associated with the name.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Rizvan. One of the most famous was Rizvan Bey (1828-1892), a Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Ottoman Empire in the late 19th century. Another prominent individual was Rizvan Fakhreddin (1858-1936), an Azerbaijani writer, poet, and philosopher who played a significant role in the cultural renaissance of the Caucasus region.
In the realm of literature, Rizvan Mushegh Khachatrian (1913-1993) was an influential Armenian writer and playwright. His works, such as "The Saroyan Brothers" and "The Khatabala Bridge," explored themes of social justice and national identity.
The name Rizvan has also been associated with scientific and academic achievements. Rizvan Idrees (1915-1988) was a renowned Pakistani physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics and played a crucial role in Pakistan's nuclear program.
Another notable figure was Rizvan Mushtaq Rizvi (1928-2021), an Indian-born Pakistani linguist and scholar who specialized in the study of Urdu and Persian languages. His extensive research and publications helped preserve and promote the rich linguistic heritage of South Asia.
People
Rizvan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rizvan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with R
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FAQ
Rizvan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rizvan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rizvan 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 Rizvan a common name?
We classify Rizvan 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 Rizvan most popular?
The single biggest year for Rizvan was 2021, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rizvan is about 5 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 Rizvan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rizvan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rizvan 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 Rizvan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rizvan 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 Rizvan 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 have Rizvan as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.