boys' name · peaked 1995

Rashaan

Every Rashaan since 1971 — 1,216 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#11,693
among boys
Babies in 2025
6
named Rashaan
Peak year
1995
140 babies
All-time total
1,216
since 1971

The story of Rashaan

Rashaan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,693 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.

Since 1971, 1,216 American babies have been named Rashaan. Its peak came in 1995, when 140 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Rashaan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Rashaan 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 6 #11,693
2024 7 #10,676
2023 6 #11,933
2022 7 #10,607
2021
2020 8 #9,362
2019
2018 11 #7,501
2017 11 #7,437
2016 9 #8,661
2015
2014 15 #5,929
2013 7 #10,480
2012 15 #5,926
2011 13 #6,507
2010 14 #6,299
2009 14 #6,359
2008 16 #5,706
2007 9 #8,756
2006 15 #5,724
2005 15 #5,516
2004 21 #4,228
2003 14 #5,485
2002 18 #4,456
2001 25 #3,488
2000 15 #4,992
1995 140 #940
1990 16 #3,738
1985 15 #3,182
1980 39 #1,564
1975 29 #1,745
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Rashaan in 2025?

Rashaan ranked #11,693 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Rashaan?

1,216 babies have been named Rashaan in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Rashaan most popular?

Rashaan peaked in 1995, when 140 newborns received the name.

Is Rashaan a boy or girl name?

Rashaan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.

Is the name Rashaan rising or falling?

Rashaan has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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