Rashun
Every Rashun since 1973 — 582 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rashun
Rashun 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 1973, 582 American babies have been named Rashun. Its peak came in 1979, when 24 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 Rashun stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rashun 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 | — | — | 7 | #10,552 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 6 | #11,817 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,673 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,878 |
| 2016 | — | — | 9 | #8,663 |
| 2015 | — | — | 6 | #11,772 |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #11,801 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,463 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | 8 | #9,405 |
| 2010 | — | — | 10 | #8,000 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #8,159 |
| 2008 | — | — | 15 | #5,997 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9 | #8,757 |
| 2006 | — | — | 9 | #8,578 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #7,004 |
| 2004 | — | — | 8 | #8,741 |
| 2003 | — | — | 10 | #7,126 |
| 2002 | — | — | 18 | #4,457 |
| 2001 | — | — | 19 | #4,256 |
| 2000 | — | — | 16 | #4,741 |
| 1995 | — | — | 20 | #3,409 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,658 | 10 | #5,299 |
| 1985 | — | — | 14 | #3,350 |
| 1980 | — | — | 11 | #3,793 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,744 | 12 | #3,199 |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rashun in 2025?
Rashun 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 Rashun?
582 babies have been named Rashun in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rashun most popular?
Rashun peaked in 1979, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Rashun a boy or girl name?
Rashun is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rashun rising or falling?
Rashun is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.