Raman

Raman is a boy's name of Indian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 5 boys in the United States.

Raman at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Also spelled
Roman

About the name Raman

Raman belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Roman.

In the United States, Raman first appears in Social Security records in 1958. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2579 in 1973, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 332 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Raman in US records

First recorded (US)
1958
Best US rank
#2579 in 1973
Peak year
1973
Babies named Raman in 2024
5
Total since 1880
332

Spellings & short forms

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Raman mean?

The meaning of Raman is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Indian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Raman a boy or girl name?

Raman is a boy name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Raman?

Raman comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition. It is also spelled Roman.

How popular is the name Raman?

Raman first appears in US records in 1958. Its best-ever ranking was #2579 in 1973, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

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