Ridhaan
An Arabic masculine name meaning "content" or "satisfied".
Name Census estimates that about 352 living Americans carry the first name Ridhaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ridhaan today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ridhaan births was 2020 (49 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ridhaan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Ridhaan with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
352
~ 1 in 973,734 Americans
Peak year
2020
49 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,517
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Ridhaan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ridhaan from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 196 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ridhaan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ridhaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ridhaans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, New Jersey, Texas recorded the most babies named Ridhaan, while Illinois, Texas, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 29 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ridhaan
The name Ridhaan has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "Ridha," which means contentment or satisfaction. This name is commonly found in various parts of the Middle East, particularly in countries with a significant Muslim population.
The earliest recorded use of the name Ridhaan can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. It is believed that the name gained popularity after the birth of Islam and the spread of the Arabic language across the region.
One of the earliest historical references to the name Ridhaan is found in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. The word "Ridha" is mentioned in several verses, highlighting the importance of contentment and satisfaction in one's life.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ridhaan. One of the earliest recorded figures was Ridhaan ibn Abi Layla, an 8th-century Islamic scholar and jurist from Kufa, Iraq (c. 713-785 CE). He was renowned for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his expertise in the Hanafi school of thought.
Another prominent figure with the name Ridhaan was Ridhaan al-Ghazi, a 12th-century Muslim ruler and military commander from the Ghurid dynasty in present-day Afghanistan. He played a significant role in the expansion of the Ghurid Empire and the conquest of several territories in the Indian subcontinent (c. 1160-1206 CE).
In more recent times, Ridhaan Ismail was a South African cricketer who played for the national team in the late 20th century. He was a right-arm fast bowler and represented South Africa in both Test and One Day International matches between 1994 and 2002.
Ridhaan Taha is a contemporary Egyptian actor and filmmaker known for his work in various TV series and movies. He has gained popularity for his roles in acclaimed productions such as "Grand Hotel" and "Kalabsh" since the early 2000s.
Ridhaan Siraj is a Pakistani-American author and entrepreneur. He is the founder of the lifestyle brand "Deen Darna" and has written several books on personal development and spiritual growth, including "The Power of Positivity" and "The Pursuit of Happiness."
While the name Ridhaan has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has transcended cultural boundaries and is now found among various communities worldwide, reflecting the diversity and globalization of modern society.
People
Ridhaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ridhaan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ridhaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ridhaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 352 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ridhaan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 973,734 US residents.
Is Ridhaan a common name?
We classify Ridhaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 354 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ridhaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Ridhaan was 2020, when 49 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ridhaan is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ridhaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ridhaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ridhaan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ridhaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ridhaan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ridhaan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Ridhaan?
See how many people share the name Ridhaan on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.