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UK boy's name

Roshaun

Of Indian origin, meaning 'light' or 'bright'.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Roshaun is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Roshaun popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 9 births.

This profile covers 43 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1998 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 43 living people in the UK are called Roshaun. 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 2016 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Roshaun ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2003, when 9 boys were registered as Roshaun.
  • About 43 living people in the UK are estimated to have Roshaun as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4747

2015

Births in 2015

3

Latest year

Peak year

2003

9 births

Estimated living

43

2026

Meaning

What does Roshaun mean?

The name Roshaun is a unique and intriguing one, with a rich history that spans across continents and cultures. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Middle Eastern region, specifically the Arabic language. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Roshan," which means "light" or "illumination."

During the medieval era, the name Roshaun gained popularity among Arab scholars and poets, who often used it as a metaphor for enlightenment and wisdom. One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the writings of the renowned 9th-century Persian poet, Rumi, who referred to the "Roshaun" as a guiding light in the pursuit of spiritual knowledge.

As the name spread across regions, it underwent various linguistic adaptations. In the Indian subcontinent, the name took on the form "Roshan," and was particularly popular among the Muslim communities of the region. One notable figure bearing this name was Roshan Khan, a 16th-century Mughal courtier and military commander who served under the reign of Akbar the Great.

In Europe, the name Roshaun found its way through the cultural exchanges facilitated by the Silk Road trade routes. It emerged as a variation of the French name "Rosanne" or "Rosane," which itself was derived from the Latin word "rosa," meaning "rose." One of the earliest recorded Europeans with this name was Roshaun de Montpellier, a 12th-century French troubadour and poet renowned for his love ballads.

As the centuries passed, the name Roshaun continued to resonate across various cultures and societies. In the 18th century, Roshaun al-Baghdadi was a revered Islamic scholar and jurist from Baghdad, whose works on Islamic jurisprudence and theology were widely studied throughout the Middle East.

In the 20th century, the name gained prominence in the artistic realm. Roshaun Malekzadeh was an Iranian painter and sculptor who gained recognition for his unique blend of traditional Persian motifs and modern abstract styles. Another notable figure was Roshaun Davar, an Indian actress and dancer who made significant contributions to the world of Bollywood cinema in the 1950s and 1960s.

While the name Roshaun may have undergone various transformations and adaptations throughout history, its essence has remained rooted in the ideals of enlightenment, wisdom, and artistic expression. It serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of cultural exchanges and the enduring power of names to transcend geographical boundaries and connect people across time and space.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Roshaun over time

The chart below shows babies named Roshaun registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Roshaun, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 9 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Roshaun
02579199820062015

Decades

Roshaun by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Roshaun 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
2010s #3835 13 3
2000s #2969 26 5
1990s #2419 4 1

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FAQ

Roshaun: questions and answers

How popular is the name Roshaun in the UK right now?

In 2015, Roshaun was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Roshaun most popular?

The peak year on record was 2003, with 9 babies registered as Roshaun in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Roshaun?

Of Indian origin, meaning 'light' or 'bright'.

How many people are called Roshaun in the UK?

A total of 43 babies have been registered as Roshaun across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

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.