Rostin
A Persian name meaning "rose garden".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Rostin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rostin today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rostin births was 2013 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rostin. 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 Rostin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2013
5 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#13,679
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Rostin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rostin 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 Rostin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rostin
The name Rostin is believed to have its origins in the ancient Persian language, with roots that can be traced back to the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over vast territories in the Middle East and Central Asia from the 6th to 4th centuries BCE. The name is derived from the Persian word "roshan," which means "light" or "illumination," and it is thought to have been used as a name to signify brightness, purity, and enlightenment.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rostin can be found in the ancient Persian epic, the Shahnameh, written by the revered poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this epic, Rostin is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought bravely against the invading armies of Alexander the Great. While the historical accuracy of this reference is debated, it nonetheless provides an early example of the name's usage.
Throughout history, the name Rostin has been borne by several notable individuals, including Rostin Behnam (1848-1921), an influential Assyrian writer, poet, and scholar who played a significant role in the preservation of Assyrian culture and literature. Another prominent figure was Rostin Armen (1921-1997), an Armenian novelist and playwright whose works explored themes of identity, diaspora, and resilience.
In the realm of politics, Rostin Iravani (1924-2003) was an Iranian diplomat and statesman who served as the country's ambassador to several nations, including the United Kingdom and the United States. His contributions to international diplomacy and efforts towards promoting peace and understanding were widely recognized.
The name Rostin has also been associated with art and culture. Rostin Khachikian (1933-1998) was an accomplished Armenian painter and sculptor who gained recognition for his unique style and his ability to capture the essence of Armenian heritage through his works. His paintings and sculptures can be found in various museums and galleries around the world.
Another notable bearer of the name was Rostin Vaziri (1942-2008), an Iranian-American physicist and professor who made significant contributions to the field of condensed matter physics. His research on superconductivity and the behavior of materials at low temperatures earned him global recognition and numerous accolades from prestigious scientific organizations.
While the name Rostin may not be as widely used today as some other names, its rich heritage and historical significance continue to inspire those who bear it, serving as a reminder of the enduring legacy of Persian culture and the pursuit of enlightenment.
People
Rostin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rostin 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
Rostin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rostin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rostin 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Rostin a common name?
We classify Rostin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rostin most popular?
The single biggest year for Rostin was 2013, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rostin is about 13 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 Rostin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rostin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rostin 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 Rostin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rostin 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 Rostin 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 the name Rostin?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Rostin, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.