Rihan
Every Rihan since 2005 — 410 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rihan
Rihan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,005 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2005, 410 American babies have been named Rihan — about 82% boys and 18% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2016, when 44 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 Rihan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rihan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 20 | #5,005 |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,188 | 20 | #5,019 |
| 2023 | — | — | 30 | #3,786 |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,306 | 37 | #3,266 |
| 2021 | 5 | #17,180 | 23 | #4,462 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,192 | 37 | #3,119 |
| 2019 | — | — | 34 | #3,413 |
| 2018 | — | — | 31 | #3,590 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,813 | 31 | #3,570 |
| 2016 | 7 | #14,065 | 37 | #3,149 |
| 2015 | — | — | 17 | #5,469 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,270 | 8 | #9,442 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,978 | 5 | #13,799 |
| 2011 | — | — | 8 | #9,420 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,432 | — | — |
| 2008 | 7 | #15,068 | — | — |
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| 2005 | 5 | #18,576 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rihan in 2025?
Rihan ranked #5,005 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rihan?
410 babies have been named Rihan in the United States since 2005, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rihan most popular?
Rihan peaked in 2016, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Rihan a boy or girl name?
Rihan is used for both: about 18% of babies named Rihan have been girls and 82% boys.
Is the name Rihan rising or falling?
Rihan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.