Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Ratan

Rattan, also spelled ratan, is the name for roughly 600 species of Old World climbing palms belonging to subfamily Calamoideae. The greatest diversity of rattan palm species and genera are in the closed-canopy old-growth tropical forests of Southeast Asia, though they can also be found in other parts of tropical Asia and Africa.

Current Rank
#12,230
Peak Rank
#12,230 (2010)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2010
First Year
2010
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#12230
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Ratan

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Rattan, also spelled ratan, is the name for roughly 600 species of Old World climbing palms belonging to subfamily Calamoideae. The greatest diversity of rattan palm species and genera are in the closed-canopy old-growth tropical forests of Southeast Asia, though they can also be found in other parts of tropical Asia and Africa.

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Etymology
The name "rattan" is first attested in English in the 1650s. It is derived from the Malay name rotan . Probably ultimately from rautan (from raut , 'to trim' or 'to pare').

The Story of Ratan

Ratan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2010, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 5 Ratans were born — ranking #12,230 that year. As of 2026, Ratan ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Ratans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Ratan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ratan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Ratin
  • Ratten
  • Ratton
  • Written
  • Rotten
  • Roten
  • Rattan
  • Wroten
  • Rutten
  • Roton
  • Rotan
  • Roatan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ratan

What does the name Ratan mean?
Rattan, also spelled ratan, is the name for roughly 600 species of Old World climbing palms belonging to subfamily Calamoideae. The greatest diversity of rattan palm species and genera are in the closed-canopy old-growth tropical forests of Southeast Asia, though they can also be found in other parts of tropical Asia and Africa.
How popular is Ratan in 2026?
In 2026, Ratan ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Ratan most popular?
Ratan reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #12,230 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Ratan a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Ratan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Ratan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ratan include Abdilahi, Abdulmalek, Abdulwadud. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Ratan

Ratan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Ratan's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #12,230. Use the chart and map above to compare Ratan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.