Rishan
Every Rishan since 2005 — 457 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rishan
Rishan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,225 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2005, 457 American babies have been named Rishan. Its peak came in 2019, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rishan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rishan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #4,225 |
| 2024 | 32 | #3,588 |
| 2023 | 31 | #3,692 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4,071 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4,747 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,551 |
| 2019 | 39 | #3,092 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4,580 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,434 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,967 |
| 2015 | 31 | #3,571 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,824 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,938 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,646 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3,583 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,425 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,499 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,437 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,484 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,590 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,957 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rishan in 2025?
Rishan ranked #4,225 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rishan?
457 babies have been named Rishan in the United States since 2005, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rishan most popular?
Rishan peaked in 2019, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Rishan a boy or girl name?
Rishan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rishan rising or falling?
Rishan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.