UK boy's name
Rizwan
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the bestower of sustenance".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rizwan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Rizwan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1595, with 16 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 33 births.
This profile covers 592 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 48% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 601 living people in the UK are called Rizwan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rizwan ranked #1595 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 16 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 33 boys were registered as Rizwan.
- • Rizwan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #280 in 1987.
- • About 601 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rizwan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1595
2024
Births in 2024
16
Latest year
Peak year
2008
33 births
Estimated living
601
2026
Meaning
What does Rizwan mean?
The name Rizwan originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Islamic culture. It is believed to have been derived from the Arabic word "rizwan," which means "contentment," "satisfaction," or "approval." The name is often associated with the concept of paradise or the heavenly gardens described in the Quran.
In Islamic tradition, Rizwan is the name of the guardian angel who guards the gates of paradise. The name is mentioned in several verses of the Quran, including Surah Al-Mu'minun (23:20) and Surah Ar-Ra'd (13:23), where it is described as the name of the keeper of paradise.
The earliest recorded use of the name Rizwan can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic golden age. It became a popular name among Muslims, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia, as a reflection of their religious beliefs and cultural heritage.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rizwan. One of the earliest known figures was Rizwan bin Mughirah al-Khazraji (d. 640 CE), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a participant in the Battle of Badr. Another notable bearer of the name was Rizwan Mushtaq (1934-2022), a renowned Pakistani writer and playwright known for his contributions to Urdu literature.
In the field of sports, Rizwan Cheema (born 1983) is a former Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team in the early 2000s. Rizwan Memon (born 1986) is a Pakistani squash player who has won numerous international titles and represented his country in major tournaments.
The name Rizwan has also been associated with figures in the arts and entertainment industry. Rizwan Muazzam Qawwali (1941-2020) was a prominent Pakistani Qawwali singer and a recipient of the Pride of Performance award, Pakistan's highest civilian honor in the field of arts.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Rizwan throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence and cultural significance in various parts of the world, particularly in regions with a strong Islamic influence.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rizwan over time
The chart below shows babies named Rizwan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Rizwan, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 16 births in 2024, compared with 33 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rizwan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rizwan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1902 | 62 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1512 | 187 | 10 |
| 2000s | #920 | 240 | 10 |
| 1990s | #644 | 103 | 4 |
Geography
Where Rizwan is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Rizwan. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Rizwan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #280 in 1987.
Across the UK
Rizwan in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#280 in 1987
4 years of NRS records, 14 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Rizwan
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Rizwan Abbasi
actor; film actor
British actor
2000-
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Rizwan Hussain
television presenter; barrister; presenter
British television presenter
1973-
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Rizwan Khan
television presenter; journalist
British television presenter
1962-
Related
Names similar to Rizwan
- Ryan 68,692
- Riley 37,992
- Robert 27,462
- Reuben 25,122
- Rhys 24,418
- Reece 24,329
- Rory 21,870
- Roman 16,609
- Ronnie 16,445
- Reggie 14,684
- Rowan 14,371
- Ralph 8,892
FAQ
Rizwan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rizwan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Rizwan was ranked #1595 for boys in England and Wales, with 16 births registered.
When was Rizwan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 33 babies registered as Rizwan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rizwan?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the bestower of sustenance".
How many people are called Rizwan in the UK?
A total of 592 babies have been registered as Rizwan across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 14 more in Scotland.
Where is Rizwan most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Rizwan ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #280 in 1987. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.