Rohan is a unisex given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "ascending". It has been popularized by J.R.R. Tolkien's character Rohan from his fantasy series "The Lord of the Rings", where it refers to both the man and the land he hails from. The name is also used in Hinduism as an epithet of the Hindu deity Shiva. In recent years, Rohan has gained traction as a given name globally, favored for its uniqueness and distinctiveness.
"The name Rohan had a notable increase in popularity between 2018 and 2020, with 8 births each year compared to the previous years' totals ranging from 5 to 6 births."