Rothana
A feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning, potentially relating to nobility or royalty.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Rothana. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 54.5% of registrations being male. The average person named Rothana today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rothana births was 1987 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rothana. 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 Rothana. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1987
6 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1987 SSA rank
#6,792
Tracked since 1985
Gender
Gender distribution for Rothana
Rothana is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 11 total registrations, 6 (54.5%) were male and 5 (45.5%) were female.
Rothana as a male name
- Ranked #6,792 in 1987
- 6 male births in 1987
- Peak: 1987 (6 births)
Rothana as a female name
- Ranked #12,042 in 1985
- 5 female births in 1985
- Peak: 1985 (5 births)
Popularity
Rothana: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rothana 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 Rothana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 5 | 11 |
Geography
Where Rothanas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Rothana
The name Rothana is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which has its roots in ancient India. It is a combination of two words, "roth" meaning "chariot" and "ana" meaning "to bring or carry." Thus, the name Rothana can be interpreted as "one who brings or carries the chariot."
In Hindu mythology, the chariot played a significant role, often symbolizing the sun's journey across the sky. The name Rothana may have been associated with individuals who were responsible for maintaining or driving these chariots, which were essential for transportation and warfare in ancient times.
The earliest recorded use of the name Rothana can be traced back to the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. In this epic, Rothana is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes during the great Kurukshetra war.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Rothana. One of the most prominent was Rothana Bhatta (c. 950 CE), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and grammarian from Kashmir. He authored several treatises on grammar, including the influential work "Roth-Sarvasva," which became a standard reference for Sanskrit students.
Another historical figure named Rothana was a 12th-century Hindu philosopher and logician from the Navya-Nyaya school of thought. His works, particularly on the subjects of epistemology and logic, were highly influential in shaping the philosophical discourse of his time.
In the realm of art and culture, Rothana Thakur (1556-1624) was a celebrated poet and lyricist from the Bengal region of India. His compositions, known as "Rothana Padavali," are still widely recited and appreciated for their literary merit and spiritual depth.
During the Mughal era in India, Rothana Khan (1590-1653) was a prominent military commander who served under the Mughal emperors Jahangir and Shah Jahan. He was renowned for his bravery and strategic acumen, playing a crucial role in several military campaigns.
It is worth noting that while the name Rothana has its origins in Sanskrit and ancient Indian culture, it has also been adopted and used in various other regions and cultures over time, albeit with varying spellings and pronunciations.
People
Rothana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rothana 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
Rothana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rothana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rothana 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 Rothana a common name?
We classify Rothana 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, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rothana most popular?
The single biggest year for Rothana was 1987, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rothana is about 42 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 Rothana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rothana a male name?
Yes, 54.5% of people registered as Rothana 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 Rothana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rothana 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 Rothana 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 common is the name Rothana?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Rothana on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.