boy's name
Rizwan
RIZ-wahn (Urdu)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,335
Rizwan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 14 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2008, when 33 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 32,934 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Rizwan Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 103 |
| 2000s | 240 |
| 2010s | 187 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 78 |
How Popular Is Rizwan?
In 2025, Rizwan was given to 16 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Rizwan Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Rizwan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rizwan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rizwan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rizwan
- Urdu RIZ-wahn
Sibling Names for Rizwan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rizwan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rizwan
How popular is the name Rizwan?
In 2025, Rizwan was given to 16 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Rizwan a girl's or a boy's name?
Rizwan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rizwan?
Rizwan has 2 syllables.
When was Rizwan most popular?
Rizwan peaked in 2008, when 33 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Rizwan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Rizwan currently ranks #1,646 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.