Rohen
A masculine name derived from the Sanskrit word "rohan", meaning ascending or rising.
Name Census estimates that about 370 living Americans carry the first name Rohen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rohen today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rohen births was 2018 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rohen. 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.
People living today
370
~ 1 in 926,363 Americans
Peak year
2018
32 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,149
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Rohen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rohen 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 207 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Rohen remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rohen 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 Rohen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rohen
The name Rohen is a unique and intriguing name with a rich historical background rooted in Indian culture and Sanskrit origins. Its etymology can be traced back to the Sanskrit word "rohan," which means "ascending" or "rising." This name is believed to have originated during the ancient Vedic period in India, which dates back to around 1500-500 BCE.
In the Hindu tradition, the name Rohen is often associated with the concept of spiritual ascension and the pursuit of enlightenment. It is a name that carries a sense of aspiration, growth, and upward mobility. The name was particularly popular among the Brahmin caste, which comprised the scholarly and priestly class in ancient Indian society.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rohen can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, the Vedas. In the Rig Veda, one of the oldest and most revered texts in Hinduism, there is a mention of a sage or rishi named Rohen, who was renowned for his wisdom and spiritual teachings.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rohen. One such figure was Rohen Mishra, a prominent Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived during the 9th century CE. He made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and is credited with developing the concept of sine and cosine functions.
Another historical figure of note was Rohen Singh, a brave warrior and military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the 17th century. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was known for his valor and strategic prowess on the battlefield.
In the realm of spirituality, Rohen Brahmacharya was a revered Hindu monk and philosopher who lived in the 16th century. He was a proponent of the Advaita Vedanta philosophy and is remembered for his profound teachings on the nature of reality and the path to self-realization.
More recently, Rohen Rai was an Indian politician and social reformer who advocated for the rights of women and the underprivileged sections of society in the early 20th century. He played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement and worked tirelessly to promote education and social upliftment.
In the modern era, the name Rohen has transcended its Indian roots and gained popularity in various parts of the world, particularly among those with an appreciation for its unique sound and spiritual connotations.
People
Rohen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rohen 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
Rohen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rohen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 370 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rohen 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 926,363 US residents.
Is Rohen a common name?
We classify Rohen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 373 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rohen most popular?
The single biggest year for Rohen was 2018, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rohen is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rohen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rohen 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.