Total births
1,395
Unisex name · since 1971
Rasheen
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 1,395 babies named Rasheen, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11190
- among boys today
- 1,395
- born since 1971
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
Rasheen currently ranks #11190 among unisex names in America, with 1,395 babies recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Rasheen recorded 1,395 times among boys since 1971, holding rank #11190 nationally today, ahead of 22% of boys, 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 1971 to 2025.
- #11190 among boys today
- 1,395 born since 1971
- 1980s peak decade
- 22% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Rasheen is currently the #11190 unisex name in America, more common than 22% of boys - 1,395 born since 1971, peaking in the 1980s.
- #11190
- among boys today
- 1,395
- born since 1971
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
Rasheen vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11190
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 22% of names given to boys today.
1980s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Rasheen was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
67 babies were named Rasheen in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
How Rasheen compares
1,395 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
Rasheen's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rasheen | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,395 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 67 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rasheen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Rasheen splits its recorded history at 1997: 28% of all births land in the more recent half, 72% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2020 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1979 peak of 67 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Rasheen at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1979
Current rank
#11,190
Active since
1971
Rasheen popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (1979)
- 67
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Rasheen popularity over time - girls
95 total births recorded since 1971 (Rasheen as girls' name)
Rasheen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Rasheen's strongest decade.
396 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Rasheen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
375 births
- 1980s
1980s
396 births
- 1990s
1990s
314 births
- 2000s
2000s
179 births
- 2010s 88
2010s
88 births
- 2020s 43
2020s
43 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 396 births (28% of all-time use).
How Rasheen 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 Rasheen's total volume
Rasheen vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rasheen by state
Where Rasheen concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 459 | 32.9% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 179 | 12.8% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 50 | 3.6% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 23 | 1.6% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 16 | 1.1% |
| #6 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.4% |
New York share of Rasheen's total US births 32.9%
Even split
459 of 1,395 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rasheen? ▼
Rasheen has been given to 1,395 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #11190 as of the latest data. 67 babies were born in 1979, its single highest year.
When was Rasheen most popular? ▼
Rasheen was most popular in the 1980s decade with 396 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Rasheen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rasheen are New York (459 births), Pennsylvania (179 births), New Jersey (50 births).
Is Rasheen a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Rasheen is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,395 births, and as a girl's name it has 95 births.
How long has the name Rasheen been used? ▼
Records for Rasheen go back to 1971, giving 55 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Rasheen? ▼
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 Rasheen's data
- Rasheen's decade-level peak was the 1980s (396 total births); usage has since declined to 43 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Rasheens (459 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 Rasheen
Nearby Names Like Rasheen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rasheen
Rashad Boy
#1788 16,247 births
Rashawn Boy
#3066 6,408 births
Rasheed Boy
#3720 4,838 births
Rashaad Boy
#3476 3,408 births
Rashaun Boy
#4948 3,132 births
Compare Rasheen side by side: Rasheen vs Rashad Rasheen vs Rashawn Rasheen vs Rasheed
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Rasheen
Raheim #11189
880 births · Peak 2003
Dorion #11191
585 births · Peak 2004
Joshue #11188
1,118 births · Peak 2004
Kourtney #11192
840 births · Peak 1990
Hasaan #11187
613 births · Peak 1997
Farhad #11193
273 births · Peak 1990
Aaren #11186
921 births · Peak 2003
Marcoantonio #11194
1,521 births · Peak 2001
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, 1971–2025 (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. "Rasheen: #11190 Unisex Name - 1,395 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rasheen. 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 Rasheen 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.