How Many People Are Named Rohn?
Complete statistics for the name Rohn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rohn is a rare masculine name with Germanic roots, likely a variant of Rohn meaning "fame" or "renown." There are only about 348 people living in the US with this name today, which means roughly 1 in 947,448 Americans carry it. It's a name that peaked in 1954 with 21 births and has been slowly declining ever since.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership, independence, and pioneering spirit. It's associated with individuals who are self-driven and naturally inclined toward forging their own path.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 53All 419 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: 1954Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rohn Through the Generations
Looking at Rohn through the generations, it's clear this name belongs mostly to an older crowd. Of the estimated 348 living bearers in the US, a full 210 are over 60 years old, making up about 50% of everyone who carries the name. That heavy skew toward the senior generation lines up perfectly with the 1954 peak, when 21 babies received the name in a single year. The average age of a person named Rohn today sits at 53, reinforcing that mid-century sweet spot. Only 134 people named Rohn fall in the 30-to-60 bracket, and a modest 75 are under 30, showing the name didn't sustain momentum into later decades. Globally, Rohn ranks #142,569 with around 2,651 living bearers worldwide, and it's most commonly found outside the US in India. The trend line tells a straightforward story: this name hasn't disappeared, but it's slowly fading from use. It occupies a space that's neither classic nor modern, sitting quietly between the two.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rohn's Germanic roots
📄 About the Name Rohn
How Many People Have the Name Rohn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,929 people in the United States currently share the name Rohn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 171,824 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rohn a Common or Rare Name?
Rohn 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 Rohn Mean?
Rohn means "Fame or renown" and comes from Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rohn in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Rohn Most Popular?
The name Rohn reached peak popularity in 1954, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Rohn?
Approximately 1,929 people named Rohn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,929. That works out to roughly 1 in 171,824 Americans.
Is Rohn a rare name?
Rohn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 171,824 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rohn mean?
Rohn means "Fame or renown" and comes from Germanic origins.
Is Rohn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Rohn are male and 0% are female.
When was Rohn most popular?
Rohn peaked in 1954 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.