Total births
1,386
Boys' name · since 2008
Rishaan
Since 2008, U.S. Social Security records show 1,386 babies named Rishaan, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1598
- among boys today
- 1,386
- born since 2008
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
Rishaan currently ranks #1598 among boys' names in America, with 1,386 babies recorded since 2008.
Social Security Administration records show Rishaan recorded 1,386 times among boys since 2008, holding rank #1598 nationally today, ahead of 89% 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 2008 to 2025.
- #1598 among boys today
- 1,386 born since 2008
- 2010s peak decade
- 89% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rishaan is currently the #1598 boys' name in America, more common than 89% of boys - 1,386 born since 2008, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1598
- among boys today
- 1,386
- born since 2008
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
Rishaan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1598
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 89% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Rishaan was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
110 babies were named Rishaan in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Rishaan compares
1,386 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
Rishaan's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rishaan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,386 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 110 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rishaan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Rishaan splits its recorded history at 2017: 60% of all births land in the more recent half, 40% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2008 (9 births) -- compare that against the 2015 peak of 110 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Rishaan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#1,598
Active since
2008
Rishaan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2008–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 110
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Rishaan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Rishaan's strongest decade.
844 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Rishaan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 20
2000s
20 births
- 2010s
2010s
844 births
- 2020s
2020s
522 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 844 births (61% of all-time use).
How Rishaan 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 Rishaan's total volume
Rishaan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rishaan by state
Where Rishaan concentrates geographically, total births since 2008
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 281 | 20.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 155 | 11.2% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 115 | 8.3% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 64 | 4.6% |
| #5 | New York | | 50 | 3.6% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 36 | 2.6% |
| #7 | Washington | | 35 | 2.5% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 30 | 2.2% |
California share of Rishaan's total US births 20.3%
Even split
281 of 1,386 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 14 reporting states.
Rishaan appears in 14 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rishaan? ▼
Rishaan has been given to 1,386 babies in the U.S. since 2008, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1598 as of the latest data. 110 babies were born in 2015, its single highest year.
When was Rishaan most popular? ▼
Rishaan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 844 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Rishaan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rishaan are California (281 births), Texas (155 births), New Jersey (115 births).
How long has the name Rishaan been used? ▼
Records for Rishaan go back to 2008, giving 18 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Rishaan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rishi, Rishabh, Rishab, Rishik, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rishaan's data
- Rishaan's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (844 total births) through the 2020s (522) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Rishaans (281 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Rishaan
Nearby Names Like Rishaan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rishaan
Rishi Boy
#1111 5,142 births
Rishabh Boy
#5350 996 births
Rishab Boy
#9373 644 births
Rishik Boy
#5379 474 births
Rishan Boy
#3591 457 births
Compare Rishaan side by side: Rishaan vs Rishi Rishaan vs Rishabh Rishaan vs Rishab
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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, 2008–2025 (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. "Rishaan: #1598 Boys' Name - 1,386 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rishaan. 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 Rishaan 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.