How Many People Are Named Rawan?

Complete statistics for the name Rawan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Rawan
Very Rare
Arabic

Rawan means 'a breeze' in Arabic, giving it a gentle yet powerful essence. Only 1,370 people named Rawan live in the US today, making up just 1 in 240,799 Americans. The majority, 80%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern name.

~1,370
Living in US
1 in 240,799
Americans
1993
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A breeze
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Gentle Determined Compassionate
3
Life Path Number

People with the name Rawan have a life path number 3, which symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

66,701
Worldwide Bearers
#14,470
Global Rank
🇪🇬 Egypt
48,387
🇸🇩 Sudan
4,759
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,801
🇹🇭 Thailand
2,531
🇶🇦 Qatar
1,173
🇮🇳 India
1,107
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
816
🇧🇭 Bahrain
740
🇰🇼 Kuwait
665
🇲🇦 Morocco
491

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5 (0%)
♀ Female
1,365 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
1,113
Would be under 30 (80%)
272
Would be 30–60 (20%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,385 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1993

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Rawan Through the Generations

Rawan has seen a slow rise in popularity since its peak in 1993 when 50 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Rawan are young, with 1,113 under 30 and only 272 aged between 30 and 60. This trend suggests that Rawan is becoming increasingly popular among younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 149
Michigan 146
California 111
Illinois 28
Texas 27
New Jersey 12
Florida 5
Ohio 5
Pennsylvania 5

✨ Similar Names to Rawan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rawan's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Rawan

How Many People Have the Name Rawan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,370 people in the United States currently share the name Rawan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 240,799 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rawan a Common or Rare Name?

Rawan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Rawan Mean?

Rawan means "a breeze" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rawan in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Rawan Most Popular?

The name Rawan reached peak popularity in 1993, with 50 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Rawan?

Approximately 1,370 people named Rawan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,385. That works out to roughly 1 in 240,799 Americans.

Is Rawan a rare name?

Rawan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 240,799 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rawan mean?

Rawan means "a breeze" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Rawan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rawan are male and 100% are female.

When was Rawan most popular?

Rawan peaked in 1993 with 50 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,370
All-Time Births1,385
1 in X1 in 240,799
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age19
Peak Year1993
World Rank#14,470
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.