Rahsaan: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Rahsaan

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

1973

116 babies

All-time total

1,620

#3,766 all-time among boys

First recorded

1970

in Social Security records

Rahsaan popularity over time

1,620 babies have been named Rahsaan since 1970, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
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1970s	6	736	742	74	–	#748
1980s	–	235	235	24	-68%	#1,430
1990s	–	266	266	27	+13%	#1,767
2000s	–	205	205	21	-23%	#2,976
2010s	–	124	124	12	-40%	#5,195
2020s (to 2025)	–	48	48	8	-35%	#5,970

The story of Rahsaan

Rahsaan is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1970, 1,620 American babies have been named Rahsaan. Its peak came in 1973, when 116 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1970s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rahsaan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Rahsaan?

The median living Rahsaan is about 42 years old; half are between 26 and 50. An estimated 1,500 people named Rahsaan are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Rahsaan year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–	–	–
2024	–	–	6	#12,016
2023	–	–	10	#8,117
2022	–	–	8	#9,638
2021	–	–	15	#5,970
2020	–	–	9	#8,571
2019	–	–	11	#7,512
2018	–	–	9	#8,666
2017	–	–	13	#6,586
2016	–	–	16	#5,730
2015	–	–	7	#10,371
2014	–	–	10	#7,990
2013	–	–	13	#6,524
2012	–	–	15	#5,921
2011	–	–	12	#6,908
2010	–	–	18	#5,195
2009	–	–	16	#5,748
2008	–	–	18	#5,207
2007	–	–	17	#5,383
2006	–	–	16	#5,470
2005	–	–	17	#4,984
2004	–	–	18	#4,740
2003	–	–	17	#4,762
2002	–	–	28	#3,242
2001	–	–	28	#3,208
2000	–	–	30	#2,976
1995	–	–	19	#3,529
1990	–	–	13	#4,352
1985	–	–	13	#3,556
1980	–	–	31	#1,842
1975	–	–	80	#921
1970	–	–	9	#3,461
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Famous people named Rahsaan

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Rahsaan Roland Kirk American jazz multi-instrumentalist (1935–1977) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Rahsaan, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Rahsaan?

The median living Rahsaan is about 42 years old. Half of all living Rahsaans are between 26 and 50 years old.

How many people named Rahsaan are alive today?

An estimated 1,500 people named Rahsaan are alive in the United States, based on 1,620 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Rahsaan in 2025?

Rahsaan did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Rahsaan?

1,620 babies have been named Rahsaan in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Rahsaan most popular?

Rahsaan peaked in 1973, when 116 newborns received the name.

Is Rahsaan a boy or girl name?

Rahsaan is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Rahsaan rising or falling?

Rahsaan is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Rahsaan?

Well-known people named Rahsaan include Rahsaan Roland Kirk (musician).

Names like Rahsaan

Names that sound and feel close to Rahsaan: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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