Rising since 2008, #2,332 for boys today.
Popularity of Rishaan since 2008
Babies named Rishaan per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2015, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rishaan's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 844 |
| 2020s | 522 |
Meaning & origin
Rishaan is a modern Indian name that began appearing in U.S. birth records in 2008. It reached its highest rank of 2332 in 2025, with about 1 in 28,950 boys receiving the name that year. The name has been steadily rising since 2008, and its peak year was 2024. Top states for Rishaan include North Carolina, California, and New York, reflecting its popularity among Indian American communities. Rishaan fits a trend of short, melodic Sanskrit-origin names gaining broader use in the United States.
Rishaan likely derives from Sanskrit root meaning 'best' or 'excellent,' though some sources connect it to 'rishi' (sage). The name has been used in India and among the Indian diaspora, with modern popularity rising in the United States since the late 2000s.
Where Rishaan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rish, Rishi
Variants: Rishan
Sibling names for Rishaan
Names that share Rishaan's style, for a brother or sister.
