Rashan
Every Rashan since 1972 — 1,001 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rashan
Rashan 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 1972, 1,001 American babies have been named Rashan — about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1979, when 59 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 Rashan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rashan 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,608 |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #13,636 |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #11,683 |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #11,820 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,672 |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,670 |
| 2016 | — | — | 8 | #9,479 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,472 |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #11,832 |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #13,759 |
| 2011 | — | — | 8 | #9,404 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,479 |
| 2009 | — | — | 13 | #6,724 |
| 2008 | — | — | 16 | #5,707 |
| 2007 | — | — | 19 | #4,939 |
| 2006 | — | — | 14 | #6,021 |
| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #12,921 |
| 2004 | — | — | 6 | #11,034 |
| 2003 | — | — | 10 | #7,125 |
| 2002 | — | — | 14 | #5,332 |
| 2001 | — | — | 14 | #5,339 |
| 2000 | — | — | 15 | #4,993 |
| 1995 | — | — | 44 | #1,947 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,655 | 20 | #3,142 |
| 1985 | — | — | 14 | #3,349 |
| 1980 | — | — | 34 | #1,720 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,742 | 24 | #1,985 |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rashan in 2025?
Rashan 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 Rashan?
1,001 babies have been named Rashan in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rashan most popular?
Rashan peaked in 1979, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Rashan a boy or girl name?
Rashan is used for both: about 7% of babies named Rashan have been girls and 93% boys.
Is the name Rashan rising or falling?
Rashan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.