Rohit
Rohit, pronounced [ˈroːɦɪt̪]) is a given name, typically male, used among Indian people. It is also used in some parts of Nepal. It is mostly used by Jains, Hindus, and Sikhs.
Meaning & Origin of Rohit
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
Rohit, pronounced [ˈroːɦɪt̪]) is a given name, typically male, used among Indian people. It is also used in some parts of Nepal. It is mostly used by Jains, Hindus, and Sikhs.
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The Story of Rohit
Rohit first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 109 Rohits were born — ranking #1,221 that year. As of 2026, Rohit ranks #7,928 for baby boys with 5 births, falling sharply (-44%). In total, more than 2K Rohits have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.
Popularity Over Time
Popularity by State
Notable people named Rohit
A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.
- Rohit (actor) (fl. 2000s)
- Rohit Asnodkar (born 1986), Indian cricketer
- Rohit Bal (born 1961), Indian fashion designer
- Rohit Bakshi (actor) , Indian television actor
- Rohit Bakshi (neurologist) , American neurologist
- Rohit Bansal , Indian entrepreneur and businessman
- Rohit Bhardwaj , Indian television actor and model
- Rohit Chadda (born 1982), Indian entrepreneur and investor
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Names that sound like Rohit
Phonetically similar names — useful when Rohit is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
- Reheat
- Rahat
- Rowlett
- Rowett
- Robot
- Rolette
- Robat
- Roset
- Roquette
- Rotate
- Rabbit
- Racket
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About the name Rohit
Rohit is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Rohit's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #1,221. Use the chart and map above to compare Rohit'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 .
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