Roshni
Every Roshni since 1974 — 1,034 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Roshni
Roshni is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,924 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 1,034 American babies have been named Roshni. Its peak came in 1998, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Roshni stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Roshni year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,924 |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,205 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,485 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17,292 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,923 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,936 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,226 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,660 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,210 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,912 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,543 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,170 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,974 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,138 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,797 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,379 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,855 |
| 2008 | 21 | #6,520 |
| 2007 | 29 | #5,069 |
| 2006 | 39 | #3,908 |
| 2005 | 29 | #4,680 |
| 2004 | 37 | #3,885 |
| 2003 | 40 | #3,579 |
| 2002 | 33 | #3,958 |
| 2001 | 38 | #3,533 |
| 2000 | 37 | #3,579 |
| 1995 | 35 | #3,274 |
| 1990 | 29 | #3,694 |
| 1985 | 18 | #4,415 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,254 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Roshni in 2025?
Roshni ranked #12,924 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Roshni?
1,034 babies have been named Roshni in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Roshni most popular?
Roshni peaked in 1998, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Roshni a boy or girl name?
Roshni is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Roshni rising or falling?
Roshni is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.