Name meaning & stats
Ridwan
Ridwan. 726 US babies since 1940, peak 2015. Notable Ridwans are 1.3× over-represented as writers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2015
726 US babies were named Ridwan between 1940 and 2025.
Ridwan around the world
- Sweden: 132 babies since 1998, peak 2016, No. 866 in 2022
- England & Wales: 810 babies since 1996, peak 2011, No. 1,538 in 2025
- France: 255 babies since 1900, peak 2024, No. 2,070 in 2025
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Ridwans end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Writer | 1.3× | Low · 3 people |
| Actor | 1.3× | Low · 3 people |
| Politician | 0.9× | Low · 2 people |
| Doctor | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable men who are writers, Ridwans show up 1.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2015)