Rizwan
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 521 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Rizwan hit its peak of 30 births in 2022, social media, global pop culture, and a growing appetite for unique names were reshaping how American parents chose names.
Rizwan has carried that momentum forward and remains a live choice today.
In the most recent SSA release, Rizwan ranks #4518 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Rizwan is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic root r-ḍ-w, meaning 'contentment' or 'God's pleasure' — specifically, the divine satisfaction bestowed upon believers in Islamic theology.
Rizwan is popular across South Asia and the broader Muslim world, particularly in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. It carries a spiritual depth tied to the concept of earning God's approval — a name that expresses a parent's deepest hope for their child. In the Quran, ridwan refers to the ultimate divine pleasure awaiting the faithful.
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Rizwan is built from 6 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Arabic naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Rizwan creates its characteristic clean, contemporary quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Rizwan climbed 5211 spots in the last 20 years — from #9729 to #4518.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 103 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 134 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 78 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 89 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 81 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 36 | — |
The Story of Rizwan
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2022, Rizwan is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Rizwan are most likely born between 2012 and 2024.
How rare is Rizwan?
Only about 1 in every 156,522 babies born in 2024 was named Rizwan — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1974, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2010s with 134 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Rizwan by the numbers
- Would fill 11 school buses
- Meeting one Rizwan per day would take 1.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(47 years, 1974–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23 | #4518 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5407 |
| 2022 | 30 | #3751 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5510 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5915 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5114 |
| 2018 | 12 | #7037 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4895 |
| 2016 | 19 | #5092 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7424 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10493 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6937 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6944 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8629 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6628 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8848 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9679 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5854 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9387 |
| 2005 | 11 | #7013 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1974–2024