Declining since 2012.
Popularity of Rohn since 1947
Babies named Rohn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 113 |
| 1960s | 118 |
| 1970s | 48 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 46 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Rohn is a rare modern name that has never entered the U.S. top 1000. According to Social Security data, its peak year was 1954, and its trajectory has been falling since 2012. The name first appeared in records in 1947, but has never been associated with any particular state or broader trend. Rohn likely originated as a respelling of Ron or a simplified form of the German surname Rohn, making it a straightforward, no-frills choice for parents seeking an uncommon but familiar-sounding name.
Rohn is a modern name that likely emerged as a respelling or diminutive of Ron, itself a short form of Ronald. It may also be a simplified spelling of the German surname Rohn. The name has seen limited use in the United States since the mid-20th century, with its peak popularity in 1954.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Rohn
Names that share Rohn's style, for a brother or sister.
