Total births
338
Unisex name · since 2011
Rihan
338 babies named Rihan in U.S. Social Security records since 2011, with the highest year being 2016. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #5046
- among boys today
- 338
- born since 2011
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
338 babies have been named Rihan since 2011, making it today's #5046 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Rihan recorded 338 times among boys since 2011, holding rank #5046 nationally today, ahead of 65% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2011 to 2025.
- #5046 among boys today
- 338 born since 2011
- 2010s peak decade
- 65% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rihan is currently the #5046 unisex name in America, more common than 65% of boys - 338 born since 2011, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5046
- among boys today
- 338
- born since 2011
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Rihan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5046
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 65% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Rihan was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
37 babies were named Rihan in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Rihan compares
338 48th percentile among 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
Rihan's all-time total is 8% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rihan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 338 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rihan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rihan's SSA record in two at 2019 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2012, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rihan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#5,046
Active since
2011
Rihan popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2011–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Rihan popularity over time - girls
72 total births recorded since 2005 (Rihan as girls' name)
Rihan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Rihan's strongest decade.
171 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Rihan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s
2010s
171 births
- 2020s
2020s
167 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 171 births (51% of all-time use).
Rihan by state
Where Rihan concentrates geographically, total births since 2011
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 13 | 3.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 12 | 3.6% |
| #3 | California | | 11 | 3.3% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 1.5% |
New Jersey share of Rihan's total US births 3.8%
Even split
13 of 338 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rihan? ▼
338 babies have been named Rihan since 2011. It currently ranks #5046 among boys. The peak year was 2016 with 37 births.
When was Rihan most popular? ▼
Rihan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 171 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Rihan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rihan are New Jersey (13 births), New York (12 births), California (11 births).
Is Rihan a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Rihan is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 338 births, and as a girl's name it has 72 births.
How long has the name Rihan been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Rihan since 2011 -- 15 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Rihan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rihaan, Rihansh, Rihcard, Rihanna. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rihan's data
- Rihan's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (171 total births) through the 2020s (167) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New Jersey records the most Rihans (13 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.
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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, 2011–2025 (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. "Rihan: #5046 Unisex Name - 338 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rihan. 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 Rihan 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.