Total births
1,614
Boys' name · since 1970
Rahsaan
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 1,614 babies named Rahsaan, peaking in 1973. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11176
- among boys today
- 1,614
- born since 1970
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
1,614 babies have been named Rahsaan since 1970, making it today's #11176 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rahsaan has been recorded 1,614 times among boys since 1970, currently ranked #11176 nationally and more common than 22% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2024.
- #11176 among boys today
- 1,614 born since 1970
- 1970s peak decade
- 22% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rahsaan is currently the #11176 boys' name in America, more common than 22% of boys - 1,614 born since 1970, peaking in the 1970s.
- #11176
- among boys today
- 1,614
- born since 1970
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
Rahsaan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11176
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 22% of names given to boys today.
1970s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Rahsaan was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
116 babies were named Rahsaan in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
How Rahsaan compares
1,614 Top 24% higher than 76% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Rahsaan's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rahsaan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,614 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 116 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rahsaan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Rahsaan's full recorded timeline at 1997, 30% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 70% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2024, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1973 peak of 116 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Rahsaan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1973
Current rank
#11,176
Active since
1970
Rahsaan popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2024
- Peak year (1973)
- 116
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Rahsaan popularity over time - girls
6 total births recorded since 1976 (Rahsaan as girls' name)
Rahsaan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Rahsaan's strongest decade.
736 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Rahsaan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
736 births
- 1980s 235
1980s
235 births
- 1990s 266
1990s
266 births
- 2000s 205
2000s
205 births
- 2010s 124
2010s
124 births
- 2020s 48
2020s
48 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 736 births (46% of all-time use).
How Rahsaan compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Rahsaan's total volume
Rahsaan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rahsaan by state
Where Rahsaan concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 216 | 13.4% |
| #2 | California | | 116 | 7.2% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 69 | 4.3% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 65 | 4.0% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 65 | 4.0% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 17 | 1.1% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 11 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Texas | | 6 | 0.4% |
New York share of Rahsaan's total US births 13.4%
Even split
216 of 1,614 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Rahsaan appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rahsaan? ▼
Rahsaan has been given to 1,614 babies in the U.S. since 1970, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #11176 as of the latest data. 116 babies were born in 1973, its single highest year.
When was Rahsaan most popular? ▼
Rahsaan was most popular in the 1970s decade with 736 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
Where is Rahsaan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rahsaan are New York (216 births), California (116 births), Pennsylvania (69 births).
How long has the name Rahsaan been used? ▼
Records for Rahsaan go back to 1970, giving 55 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Rahsaan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Raheem, Rahul, Rahim, Rahman, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rahsaan's data
- Rahsaan's decade-level peak was the 1970s (736 total births); usage has since declined to 48 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Rahsaans (216 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Rahsaan
Nearby Names Like Rahsaan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rahsaan
Raheem Boy
#1367 8,524 births
Rahul Boy
#11156 3,332 births
Rahim Boy
#2976 1,905 births
Rahman Boy
#4931 1,286 births
Raheim Boy
#11189 880 births
Compare Rahsaan side by side: Rahsaan vs Raheem Rahsaan vs Rahul Rahsaan vs Rahim
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Rahsaan
Montee #11175
79 births · Peak 1994
Jeanclaude #11177
367 births · Peak 1994
Adrean #11174
806 births · Peak 2009
Lavonn #11178
28 births · Peak 1970
Jermey #11173
2,697 births · Peak 1986
Markanthony #11179
1,789 births · Peak 1997
Jameison #11172
115 births · Peak 2015
Bran #11180
232 births · Peak 2021
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1970–2024 (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. "Rahsaan: #11176 Boys' Name - 1,614 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rahsaan. 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 Rahsaan 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 June 2026.