Total births
90
Boys' name · since 1976
Rahshawn
90 babies named Rahshawn in U.S. Social Security records since 1976, with the highest year being 1991. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 90
- total births
- 1976–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Rahshawn sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 90 recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Rahshawn recorded 90 times among boys since 1976, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2009.
- 90 total births
- 1976–2009 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
90 boys have been named Rahshawn since 1976, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2009.
- 90
- total births
- 1976–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Rahshawn was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
10 babies were named Rahshawn in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Rahshawn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rahshawn's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1993, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rahshawn at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Rahshawn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2009
- Peak year (1991)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Rahshawn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Rahshawn's strongest decade.
34 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Rahshawn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
- 1980s
1980s
22 births
- 1990s
1990s
34 births
- 2000s
2000s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 34 births (38% of all-time use).
Rahshawn by state
Where Rahshawn concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 5.6% |
New York share of Rahshawn's total US births 5.6%
5 of 90 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rahshawn? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 90 babies named Rahshawn. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 10 births.
When was Rahshawn most popular? ▼
Rahshawn was most popular in the 1990s decade with 34 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Rahshawn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rahshawn are New York (5 births).
How long has the name Rahshawn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Rahshawn since 1976 -- 34 years through the most recent 2009 data.
What names are similar to Rahshawn? ▼
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 Rahshawn's data
- Rahshawn's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (34 total births) through the 2000s (21) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Rahshawns (5 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 Rahshawn
Nearby Names Like Rahshawn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rahshawn
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 Rahshawn side by side: Rahshawn vs Raheem Rahshawn vs Rahul Rahshawn 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, 1976–2009 (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. "Rahshawn: Baby Name Since 1976 - 90 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rahshawn. 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 Rahshawn 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.