Holding steady.
Popularity of Rahn since 1946
Babies named Rahn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 141 |
| 1960s | 86 |
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 47 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rahn is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1946, with its peak popularity occurring in 1954. Since then, its usage has remained stable but very infrequent. The name has never broken into the top 1000, and in recent years it has been given to fewer than five babies per year. While its meaning is uncertain, it may be connected to German surnames or Old Norse roots. Rahn offers a simple, one-syllable alternative to more common names like John or Ron.
Rahn is of uncertain origin, but it may be a variant of the German surname Rahn, which itself derives from a short form of personal names containing the element 'ragin' meaning 'counsel'. Alternatively, it could be an English variant of Ran, a name with Old Norse origins. The name has seen occasional use in the United States since the mid-20th century, peaking in the 1950s.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ran, Rann
Sibling names for Rahn
Names that share Rahn's style, for a brother or sister.
