Total births
11
Boys' name · since 1971
Rahaman
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 11 babies named Rahaman, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 11
- total births
- 1971–1976
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Rahaman sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 11 recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Rahaman recorded 11 times among boys since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 1976.
- 11 total births
- 1971–1976 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
11 boys have been named Rahaman since 1971, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1976.
- 11
- total births
- 1971–1976
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Rahaman was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
6 babies were named Rahaman in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Rahaman's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rahaman's SSA record in two at 1976 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1971 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rahaman at a glance
Last recorded 1976Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Rahaman popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–1976
- Peak year (1971)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 6 years of records
Rahaman by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Rahaman's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Rahaman births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 11 births (100% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rahaman? ▼
Rahaman has been given to 11 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1976. 6 babies were born in 1971, its single highest year.
When was Rahaman most popular? ▼
Rahaman was most popular in the 1970s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
How long has the name Rahaman been used? ▼
Records for Rahaman go back to 1971, giving 6 years of history through 1976.
What names are similar to Rahaman? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Raheem, Rahul, Rahim, Rahsaan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
Keep exploring Rahaman
Nearby Names Like Rahaman
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rahaman
Raheem Boy
#1367 8,524 births
Rahul Boy
#11156 3,332 births
Rahim Boy
#2976 1,905 births
Rahsaan Boy
#11176 1,614 births
Rahman Boy
#4931 1,286 births
Compare Rahaman side by side: Rahaman vs Raheem Rahaman vs Rahul Rahaman vs Rahim
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1971–1976 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rahaman: Baby Name Since 1971 - 11 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rahaman. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rahaman draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.