Total births
253
Girls' name · since 1972
Rashaunda
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 253 babies named Rashaunda, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 253
- total births
- 1972–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
Rashaunda is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 253 have been recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Rashaunda recorded 253 times among girls since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 1996.
- 253 total births
- 1972–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
253 girls have been named Rashaunda since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 253
- total births
- 1972–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Rashaunda was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
20 babies were named Rashaunda in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Rashaunda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Rashaunda's full recorded timeline at 1986, 47% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 53% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1972, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1990 peak of 20 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Rashaunda at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Rashaunda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1996
- Peak year (1990)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Rashaunda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Rashaunda's strongest decade.
142 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Rashaunda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 46
1970s
46 births
- 1980s
1980s
142 births
- 1990s
1990s
65 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 142 births (56% of all-time use).
Rashaunda by state
Where Rashaunda concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 6 | 2.4% |
Illinois share of Rashaunda's total US births 2.4%
6 of 253 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rashaunda? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 253 babies named Rashaunda. The most recent recorded year was 1996. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 20 births.
When was Rashaunda most popular? ▼
Rashaunda was most popular in the 1980s decade with 142 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Rashaunda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rashaunda are Illinois (6 births).
How long has the name Rashaunda been used? ▼
Rashaunda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 25 years of data through 1996.
What names are similar to Rashaunda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rashida, Rasheeda, Rashonda, Rashelle, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rashaunda's data
- Rashaunda's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (142 total births) through the 1990s (65) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Illinois records the most Rashaundas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Rashaunda
Nearby Names Like Rashaunda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rashaunda
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Rashonda Girl
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Rashelle Girl
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Rashell Girl
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Compare Rashaunda side by side: Rashaunda vs Rashida Rashaunda vs Rasheeda Rashaunda vs Rashonda
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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, 1972–1996 (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. "Rashaunda: Baby Name Since 1972 - 253 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rashaunda. 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 Rashaunda 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.