Total births
3,132
Unisex name · since 1973
Rashaun
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 3,132 babies named Rashaun, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4948
- among boys today
- 3,132
- born since 1973
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Rashaun currently ranks #4948 among unisex names in America, with 3,132 babies recorded since 1973.
Social Security Administration records show Rashaun recorded 3,132 times among boys since 1973, holding rank #4948 nationally today, ahead of 65% of boys, 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 1973 to 2025.
- #4948 among boys today
- 3,132 born since 1973
- 1990s peak decade
- 65% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Rashaun is currently the #4948 unisex name in America, more common than 65% of boys - 3,132 born since 1973, peaking in the 1990s.
- #4948
- among boys today
- 3,132
- born since 1973
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Rashaun vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4948
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 65% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Rashaun was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
117 babies were named Rashaun in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
How Rashaun compares
3,132 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
Rashaun's all-time total is 9x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rashaun | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,132 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 117 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rashaun's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rashaun's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1973, with only 8 births recorded -- set against the 1998 peak of 117, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rashaun at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1998
Current rank
#4,948
Active since
1973
Rashaun popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2025
- Peak year (1998)
- 117
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Rashaun popularity over time - girls
182 total births recorded since 1969 (Rashaun as girls' name)
Rashaun by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Rashaun's strongest decade.
897 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Rashaun births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 222
1970s
222 births
- 1980s
1980s
670 births
- 1990s
1990s
897 births
- 2000s
2000s
804 births
- 2010s
2010s
429 births
- 2020s 110
2020s
110 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 897 births (29% of all-time use).
How Rashaun 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 Rashaun's total volume
Rashaun vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rashaun by state
Where Rashaun concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 352 | 11.2% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 193 | 6.2% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 141 | 4.5% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 137 | 4.4% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 113 | 3.6% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 89 | 2.8% |
| #7 | Florida | | 88 | 2.8% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 84 | 2.7% |
New York share of Rashaun's total US births 11.2%
Even split
352 of 3,132 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 18 reporting states.
Rashaun appears in 18 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rashaun? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 3,132 babies named Rashaun. Today it holds rank #4948 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1998, with 117 births.
When was Rashaun most popular? ▼
Rashaun was most popular in the 1990s decade with 897 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Rashaun most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rashaun are New York (352 births), Illinois (193 births), North Carolina (141 births).
Is Rashaun a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Rashaun is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 3,132 births, and as a girl's name it has 182 births.
How long has the name Rashaun been used? ▼
Records for Rashaun go back to 1973, giving 53 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Rashaun? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rashad, Rashawn, Rasheed, Rashaad, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rashaun's data
- Rashaun's decade-level peak was the 1990s (897 total births); usage has since declined to 110 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Rashauns (352 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 Rashaun
Nearby Names Like Rashaun
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rashaun
Rashad Boy
#1788 16,247 births
Rashawn Boy
#3066 6,408 births
Rasheed Boy
#3720 4,838 births
Rashaad Boy
#3476 3,408 births
Rashard Boy
#8484 2,712 births
Compare Rashaun side by side: Rashaun vs Rashad Rashaun vs Rashawn Rashaun vs Rasheed
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Rashaun
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, 1973–2025 (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. "Rashaun: #4948 Unisex Name - 3,132 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rashaun. 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 Rashaun 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.