Rizwan
Borrowed from Urdu رِضْوَان (rizvān), from Arabic رِضْوَان (riḍwān, “angel of Paradise”).
Every Rizwan since 1974 — 535 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rizwan
Rizwan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,372 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 535 American babies have been named Rizwan. Its peak came in 2022, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Rizwan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rizwan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,372 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4,535 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5,415 |
| 2022 | 30 | #3,752 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,510 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,916 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,114 |
| 2018 | 12 | #7,037 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,897 |
| 2016 | 19 | #5,093 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,424 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10,494 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,939 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,945 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,630 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,629 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,849 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,679 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,854 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,388 |
| 2005 | 11 | #7,013 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,729 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,461 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,998 |
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| 1995 | 11 | #5,429 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,307 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #7,072 |
| 1975 | 5 | #6,141 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rizwan mean?
Borrowed from Urdu رِضْوَان (rizvān), from Arabic رِضْوَان (riḍwān, “angel of Paradise”).
How popular is the name Rizwan in 2025?
Rizwan ranked #6,372 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rizwan?
535 babies have been named Rizwan in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rizwan most popular?
Rizwan peaked in 2022, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Rizwan a boy or girl name?
Rizwan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rizwan rising or falling?
Rizwan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.