Total births
11
Boys' name · since 1975
Rahshan
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 11 babies named Rahshan, peaking in 1975. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 11
- total births
- 1975–1977
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Rahshan is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 11 have been recorded since 1975.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rahshan has been recorded 11 times among boys since 1975, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, 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 1975 to 1977.
- 11 total births
- 1975–1977 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
11 boys have been named Rahshan since 1975, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1977.
- 11
- total births
- 1975–1977
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Rahshan was born in this single decade.
1975
Single peak year
6 babies were named Rahshan in 1975 - its busiest year on record.
Rahshan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Rahshan splits its recorded history at 1977: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1977 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1975 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Rahshan at a glance
Last recorded 1977Peak year
1975
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Rahshan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–1977
- Peak year (1975)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 3 years of records
Rahshan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Rahshan's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Rahshan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 11 births (100% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rahshan? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 11 babies named Rahshan. The most recent recorded year was 1977. Its busiest year on record was 1975, with 6 births.
When was Rahshan most popular? ▼
Rahshan was most popular in the 1970s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1975.
How long has the name Rahshan been used? ▼
Records for Rahshan go back to 1975, giving 3 years of history through 1977.
What names are similar to Rahshan? ▼
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.
Keep exploring Rahshan
Nearby Names Like Rahshan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rahshan
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 Rahshan side by side: Rahshan vs Raheem Rahshan vs Rahul Rahshan 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, 1975–1977 (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. "Rahshan: Baby Name Since 1975 - 11 Births, Peak 1975." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rahshan. 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 Rahshan 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.