Total births
56
Boys' name · since 1971
Rahsan
Rahsan has 56 recorded births since 1971 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1978 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 56
- total births
- 1971–2004
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
56 boys have been named Rahsan since 1971, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Rahsan recorded 56 times among boys since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2004.
- 56 total births
- 1971–2004 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
56 boys have been named Rahsan since 1971, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2004.
- 56
- total births
- 1971–2004
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Rahsan was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
9 babies were named Rahsan in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Rahsan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Rahsan splits its recorded history at 1978: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1971 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1978 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Rahsan at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Rahsan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2004
- Peak year (1978)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Rahsan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Rahsan's strongest decade.
32 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Rahsan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
32 births
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
- 2000s 12
2000s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 32 births (57% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rahsan? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 56 babies named Rahsan. The most recent recorded year was 2004. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 9 births.
When was Rahsan most popular? ▼
Rahsan was most popular in the 1970s decade with 32 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Rahsan been used? ▼
Rahsan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 34 years of data through 2004.
What names are similar to Rahsan? ▼
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 Rahsan's data
- Rahsan's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (32 total births) through the 2000s (12) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Rahsan
Nearby Names Like Rahsan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rahsan
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 Rahsan side by side: Rahsan vs Raheem Rahsan vs Rahul Rahsan vs Rahim
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1971–2004 (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. "Rahsan: Baby Name Since 1971 - 56 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rahsan. 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 Rahsan 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.