UK boy's name
Rohit
A masculin Hindu name meaning "rising sun" or "red".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rohit is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Rohit popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 33 births.
This profile covers 364 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 1996 to 2022. 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 9% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 364 living people in the UK are called Rohit. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rohit ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 33 boys were registered as Rohit.
- • Rohit ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #595 in 2007.
- • About 364 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rohit as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
33 births
Estimated living
364
2026
Meaning
What does Rohit mean?
The name Rohit is a Hindu masculine name derived from the Sanskrit word 'rohita', which means 'red' or 'reddish'. The name is associated with the rising sun, known for its reddish hue on the horizon. It is also connected to the red horse of the Sun god in Hindu mythology.
In ancient Vedic texts, the name Rohit appears as a name for the Sun god himself. It is mentioned in the Rig Veda, one of the oldest Hindu scriptures dating back to around 1500-1200 BCE. The Rig Veda contains hymns dedicated to various deities, including the Sun god, who is referred to as Rohit or Rohita.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rohit can be found in the epic poem 'Mahabharata', which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In the Mahabharata, Rohit is the name of a king who ruled over the kingdom of Panchala.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Rohit. One of the most famous was Rohit Verman, a Sanskrit scholar and grammarian who lived in the 7th century CE. He is known for his work 'Prakrit-Prakasha', which is a significant text on Prakrit grammar.
Another notable Rohit was Rohit Sharma, an Indian cricketer who was born in 1987. He is considered one of the greatest batsmen in the history of Indian cricket and has captained the Indian national team in various formats of the game.
In the field of literature, Rohit Suri was a renowned Urdu poet and writer from India who lived from 1957 to 2010. He was known for his contributions to Urdu poetry and was awarded several prestigious literary awards during his lifetime.
Rohit Gupta was an Indian entrepreneur and businessman who co-founded the popular online food delivery platform Zomato. Born in 1983, he played a pivotal role in the growth and success of the company.
Rohit Vemula was an Indian student and activist who tragically passed away in 2016. His death sparked nationwide protests and sparked a conversation about caste discrimination in India's educational institutions.
The name Rohit has a rich history and cultural significance in India, with its roots tracing back to ancient Hindu scriptures and mythology. It has been borne by scholars, sportsmen, writers, entrepreneurs, and activists throughout the centuries, making it a name with a diverse and fascinating legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rohit over time
The chart below shows babies named Rohit registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Rohit, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 33 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rohit by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rohit 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 | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #2800 | 68 | 9 |
| 2000s | #1067 | 210 | 10 |
| 1990s | #771 | 83 | 4 |
Geography
Where Rohit is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Rohit. 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.
Rohit ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #595 in 2007.
Across the UK
Rohit in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#595 in 2007
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Rohit
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Rohit Srinivasan
badminton player
badminton player
1989-
Related
Names similar to Rohit
- 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
Rohit: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rohit in the UK right now?
In 2022, Rohit was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Rohit most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 33 babies registered as Rohit in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rohit?
A masculin Hindu name meaning "rising sun" or "red".
How many people are called Rohit in the UK?
A total of 364 babies have been registered as Rohit across the 24 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Rohit most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Rohit ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #595 in 2007. 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.