Rahman
Every Rahman since 1959 — 1,286 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rahman
Rahman is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,353 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 1,286 American babies have been named Rahman. Its peak came in 1976, when 52 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Rahman stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rahman year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #4,353 |
| 2024 | 20 | #5,012 |
| 2023 | 26 | #4,189 |
| 2022 | 22 | #4,662 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,968 |
| 2020 | 26 | #3,999 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,508 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4,318 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4,305 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4,284 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,850 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,664 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,121 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,919 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,146 |
| 2010 | 26 | #3,964 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,260 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,857 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,161 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4,643 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,512 |
| 2004 | 24 | #3,830 |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,115 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,292 |
| 2001 | 28 | #3,207 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,335 |
| 1995 | 23 | #3,075 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,922 |
| 1985 | 8 | #5,045 |
| 1980 | 33 | #1,756 |
| 1975 | 43 | #1,338 |
| 1970 | 15 | #2,481 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,832 |
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Famous people named Rahman
- Rahman Baba Writer · 1632–1706
- Rahman Rezaei Soccer player · b. 1975
- Rahman Ahmadi Soccer player · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rahman in 2025?
Rahman ranked #4,353 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rahman?
1,286 babies have been named Rahman in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rahman most popular?
Rahman peaked in 1976, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Rahman a boy or girl name?
Rahman is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rahman rising or falling?
Rahman is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rahman?
Well-known people named Rahman include Rahman Baba (writer), Rahman Rezaei (soccer player), Rahman Ahmadi (soccer player).