Rohman
An Islamic name derived from the Arabic word "Rahman" meaning "The Compassionate One".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Rohman. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rohman today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rohman births was 1990 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rohman. 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 Rohman. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1990
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2021 SSA rank
#13,685
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Rohman: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rohman from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rohman 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 Rohman 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 Rohman
The name Rohman is derived from the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle Eastern region during the 7th century CE. It is closely related to the Arabic word "Rahman," which translates to "the Most Merciful" and is one of the 99 names attributed to God in Islamic tradition.
In the Quran, the holy book of Islam, the word "Rahman" is frequently used to refer to God's infinite mercy and compassion towards all of creation. The name Rohman is considered a shortened or diminutive form of this word, often used as a personal name for males.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rohman can be found in the writings of medieval Islamic scholars and historians. For example, the 9th-century scholar Al-Jahiz mentioned a man named Rohman ibn Abi Layla in his work "Kitab al-Hayawan" (Book of Animals).
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rohman. One of the most famous was Rohman al-Razi, a renowned Persian polymath who lived from 854 to 925 CE. He made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, philosophy, and chemistry.
Another prominent figure was Rohman al-Sufi, an influential Persian astronomer who lived from 903 to 986 CE. He is best known for his work "Book of Fixed Stars," which contained detailed descriptions and illustrations of numerous stars and constellations.
In the realm of literature, Rohman Baba was a 17th-century Sufi poet and mystic from India. His poetry, often written in the Kashmiri language, explored themes of divine love and spiritual enlightenment.
During the Ottoman Empire, Rohman Pasha was a prominent military leader and statesman who lived from 1670 to 1736. He served as the Grand Vizier (chief advisor) to Sultan Ahmed III and played a crucial role in the modernization efforts of the Ottoman military.
Another notable figure was Rohman ibn Zayd, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the earliest converts to Islam. He is revered for his bravery and dedication to the faith, as well as his participation in several significant battles during the early years of Islam.
While the name Rohman has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic tradition, it has transcended cultural boundaries and been adopted by various communities worldwide, each adding their unique cultural perspectives and interpretations to its meaning and significance.
People
Rohman + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rohman 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
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rohman: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rohman?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rohman 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Rohman a common name?
We classify Rohman as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rohman most popular?
The single biggest year for Rohman was 1990, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rohman is about 20 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 Rohman in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rohman a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rohman 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 Rohman still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rohman 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 Rohman 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 Rohman?
You can see how many Americans are named Rohman on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.