Total births
348
Boys' name · since 1946
Rahn
Since 1946, U.S. Social Security records show 348 babies named Rahn, peaking in 1954. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 348
- total births
- 1946–2007
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Rahn sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 348 recorded since 1946.
Social Security Administration records show Rahn recorded 348 times among boys since 1946, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1946 to 2007.
- 348 total births
- 1946–2007 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
348 boys have been named Rahn since 1946, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2007.
- 348
- total births
- 1946–2007
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Rahn was born in this single decade.
1954
Single peak year
66 babies were named Rahn in 1954 - its busiest year on record.
Rahn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Rahn splits its recorded history at 1969: 36% of all births land in the more recent half, 64% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1946 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1954 peak of 66 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Rahn at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1954
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1946
Rahn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1946–2007
- Peak year (1954)
- 66
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Rahn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Rahn's strongest decade.
141 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Rahn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
- 1950s
1950s
141 births
- 1960s
1960s
86 births
- 1970s 46
1970s
46 births
- 1980s 47
1980s
47 births
- 1990s 13
1990s
13 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 141 births (41% of all-time use).
Rahn by state
Where Rahn concentrates geographically, total births since 1946
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 8 | 2.3% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 7 | 2.0% |
| #3 | Iowa | | 6 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.4% |
| #6 | Nebraska | | 5 | 1.4% |
California share of Rahn's total US births 2.3%
Even split
8 of 348 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rahn? ▼
348 babies have been named Rahn since 1946. It was last recorded in 2007. The peak year was 1954 with 66 births.
When was Rahn most popular? ▼
Rahn was most popular in the 1950s decade with 141 total births. The single peak year was 1954.
Where is Rahn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rahn are California (8 births), Ohio (7 births), Iowa (6 births).
How long has the name Rahn been used? ▼
Records for Rahn go back to 1946, giving 62 years of history through 2007.
What names are similar to Rahn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Raheem, Rahul, Rahim, Rahsaan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rahn's data
- Rahn's decade-level peak was the 1950s (141 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Rahns (8 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rahn
Nearby Names Like Rahn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rahn
Raheem Boy
#1367 8,524 births
Rahul Boy
#11156 3,332 births
Rahim Boy
#2976 1,905 births
Rahsaan Boy
#11176 1,614 births
Rahman Boy
#4931 1,286 births
Compare Rahn side by side: Rahn vs Raheem Rahn vs Rahul Rahn vs Rahim
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1946–2007 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rahn: Baby Name Since 1946 - 348 Births, Peak 1954." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rahn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rahn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.