Rashaun
Every Rashaun since 1969 — 3,314 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rashaun
Rashaun is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,503 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 3,314 American babies have been named Rashaun — about 95% boys and 5% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1998, when 117 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 Rashaun stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rashaun 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 | — | — | 8 | #9,503 |
| 2024 | — | — | 20 | #5,017 |
| 2023 | — | — | 23 | #4,580 |
| 2022 | — | — | 18 | #5,383 |
| 2021 | — | — | 18 | #5,289 |
| 2020 | — | — | 23 | #4,391 |
| 2019 | — | — | 22 | #4,607 |
| 2018 | — | — | 27 | #3,970 |
| 2017 | — | — | 42 | #2,879 |
| 2016 | — | — | 41 | #2,924 |
| 2015 | — | — | 35 | #3,289 |
| 2014 | — | — | 41 | #2,877 |
| 2013 | — | — | 44 | #2,701 |
| 2012 | — | — | 51 | #2,475 |
| 2011 | — | — | 62 | #2,139 |
| 2010 | — | — | 64 | #2,112 |
| 2009 | — | — | 64 | #2,139 |
| 2008 | — | — | 54 | #2,399 |
| 2007 | — | — | 92 | #1,666 |
| 2006 | — | — | 85 | #1,679 |
| 2005 | — | — | 74 | #1,786 |
| 2004 | — | — | 76 | #1,696 |
| 2003 | — | — | 86 | #1,510 |
| 2002 | — | — | 84 | #1,504 |
| 2001 | — | — | 101 | #1,303 |
| 2000 | — | — | 88 | #1,416 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,362 | 105 | #1,118 |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,189 | 70 | #1,333 |
| 1985 | 7 | #9,031 | 62 | #1,206 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,941 | 62 | #1,162 |
| 1975 | — | — | 13 | #3,039 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rashaun in 2025?
Rashaun ranked #9,503 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rashaun?
3,314 babies have been named Rashaun in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rashaun most popular?
Rashaun peaked in 1998, when 117 newborns received the name.
Is Rashaun a boy or girl name?
Rashaun is used for both: about 5% of babies named Rashaun have been girls and 95% boys.
Is the name Rashaun rising or falling?
Rashaun is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.