Total births
1,286
Boys' name · since 1959
Rahman
Rahman has 1,286 recorded births since 1959 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1976 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4931
- among boys today
- 1,286
- born since 1959
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 66%
- more common than other boys
Rahman currently ranks #4931 among boys' names in America, with 1,286 babies recorded since 1959.
Rahman has 1,286 recorded births among boys since 1959, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4931 as of the latest data, more common than 66% of boys, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1959 to 2025.
- #4931 among boys today
- 1,286 born since 1959
- 1970s peak decade
- 66% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rahman is currently the #4931 boys' name in America, more common than 66% of boys - 1,286 born since 1959, peaking in the 1970s.
- #4931
- among boys today
- 1,286
- born since 1959
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 66%
- more common than other boys
Rahman vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4931
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 66% of names given to boys today.
1970s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Rahman was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
52 babies were named Rahman in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
How Rahman compares
1,286 Top 27% higher than 73% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Rahman's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rahman | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,286 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 52 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rahman's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rahman's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1959, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1976 peak of 52, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rahman at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1976
Current rank
#4,931
Active since
1959
Rahman popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1959–2025
- Peak year (1976)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Rahman by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Rahman's strongest decade.
311 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Rahman births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 54
1960s
54 births
- 1970s
1970s
311 births
- 1980s
1980s
210 births
- 1990s
1990s
176 births
- 2000s
2000s
190 births
- 2010s
2010s
207 births
- 2020s
2020s
133 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 311 births (24% of all-time use).
How Rahman compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Rahman's total volume
Rahman vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rahman by state
Where Rahman concentrates geographically, total births since 1959
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 71 | 5.5% |
| #2 | California | | 65 | 5.1% |
| #3 | New York | | 51 | 4.0% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #5 | District of Columbia | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
New Jersey share of Rahman's total US births 5.5%
Even split
71 of 1,286 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rahman? ▼
1,286 babies have been named Rahman since 1959. It currently ranks #4931 among boys. The peak year was 1976 with 52 births.
When was Rahman most popular? ▼
Rahman was most popular in the 1970s decade with 311 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Where is Rahman most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rahman are New Jersey (71 births), California (65 births), New York (51 births).
How long has the name Rahman been used? ▼
Rahman has been recorded in Social Security data since 1959, spanning 67 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Rahman? ▼
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.
What to do with Rahman's data
- Rahman's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (311 total births) through the 2020s (133) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New Jersey records the most Rahmans (71 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rahman
Nearby Names Like Rahman
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rahman
Raheem Boy
#1367 8,524 births
Rahul Boy
#11156 3,332 births
Rahim Boy
#2976 1,905 births
Rahsaan Boy
#11176 1,614 births
Raheim Boy
#11189 880 births
Compare Rahman side by side: Rahman vs Raheem Rahman vs Rahul Rahman vs Rahim
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Rahman
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1959–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rahman: #4931 Boys' Name - 1,286 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rahman. 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 Rahman 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 June 2026.