Total births
358
Girls' name · since 1973
Rasheena
Rasheena has 358 recorded births since 1973 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1985 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 358
- total births
- 1973–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Rasheena sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 358 recorded since 1973.
Social Security Administration records show Rasheena recorded 358 times among girls since 1973, 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 1973 to 2000.
- 358 total births
- 1973–2000 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
358 girls have been named Rasheena since 1973, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2000.
- 358
- total births
- 1973–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Rasheena was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
26 babies were named Rasheena in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Rasheena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Rasheena's full recorded timeline at 1986, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2000, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1985 peak of 26 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Rasheena at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Rasheena popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2000
- Peak year (1985)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Rasheena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Rasheena's strongest decade.
207 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Rasheena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 55
1970s
55 births
- 1980s
1980s
207 births
- 1990s
1990s
91 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 207 births (58% of all-time use).
Rasheena by state
Where Rasheena concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 11 | 3.1% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 10 | 2.8% |
New York share of Rasheena's total US births 3.1%
Even split
11 of 358 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rasheena? ▼
358 babies have been named Rasheena since 1973. It was last recorded in 2000. The peak year was 1985 with 26 births.
When was Rasheena most popular? ▼
Rasheena was most popular in the 1980s decade with 207 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Rasheena most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rasheena are New York (11 births), Pennsylvania (10 births).
How long has the name Rasheena been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Rasheena since 1973 -- 28 years through the most recent 2000 data.
What names are similar to Rasheena? ▼
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 Rasheena's data
- Rasheena's decade-level peak was the 1980s (207 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Rasheenas (11 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 Rasheena
Nearby Names Like Rasheena
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rasheena
Rashida Girl
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Rasheeda Girl
1,713 births
Rashonda Girl
1,499 births
Rashelle Girl
1,368 births
Rashell Girl
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Compare Rasheena side by side: Rasheena vs Rashida Rasheena vs Rasheeda Rasheena 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, 1973–2000 (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. "Rasheena: Baby Name Since 1973 - 358 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rasheena. 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 Rasheena 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.