Rising since 1995, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Ridwan since 1992
Babies named Ridwan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 36 |
| 2000s | 0 | 177 |
| 2010s | 32 | 315 |
| 2020s | 0 | 161 |
Meaning & origin
Ridwan is a name with deep roots in Arabic and Islamic culture, where it signifies contentment and divine approval. In the United States, Ridwan first appeared on the baby name charts in 1992 and has been steadily climbing in usage, rising since 1995. It reached its peak popularity in 2015, reflecting growing interest among Muslim families and those seeking culturally rich names. As of 2025, the name ranks 5,045th, with a rarity of about 1 in 89,899 births. Its trajectory suggests a slowly growing appeal, though it remains uncommon in the broader U.S. naming landscape.
Ridwan derives from the Arabic root r-d-w, meaning 'to be pleased' or 'to be content.' In Islamic tradition, Ridwan is the angel who guards the gates of Paradise. The name has been used throughout the Muslim world, particularly among Arabic-speaking and Southeast Asian populations. It entered limited use in English-speaking countries through immigration and cultural exchange, with recorded usage in the United States since the early 1990s.
“Ridwan” around the world
Where Ridwan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rid, Riddy
Sibling names for Ridwan
Names that share Ridwan's style, for a brother or sister.
