Total births
428
Unisex name · since 1976
Reshawn
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 428 babies named Reshawn, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 428
- total births
- 1976–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
428 boys have been named Reshawn since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Reshawn has been recorded 428 times among boys since 1976, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2019.
- 428 total births
- 1976–2019 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
428 boys have been named Reshawn since 1976, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2019.
- 428
- total births
- 1976–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Reshawn was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
19 babies were named Reshawn in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Reshawn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Reshawn's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1997 peak of 19, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Reshawn at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Reshawn popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2019
- Peak year (1997)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Reshawn popularity over time - girls
43 total births recorded since 1970 (Reshawn as girls' name)
Reshawn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Reshawn's strongest decade.
146 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Reshawn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
- 1980s
1980s
92 births
- 1990s
1990s
146 births
- 2000s
2000s
113 births
- 2010s
2010s
61 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 146 births (34% of all-time use).
Reshawn by state
Where Reshawn concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 5 | 1.2% |
Florida share of Reshawn's total US births 1.2%
5 of 428 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Reshawn? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 428 babies named Reshawn. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 1997, with 19 births.
When was Reshawn most popular? ▼
Reshawn was most popular in the 1990s decade with 146 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Reshawn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Reshawn are Florida (5 births).
Is Reshawn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Reshawn is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 428 births, and as a girl's name it has 43 births.
How long has the name Reshawn been used? ▼
Records for Reshawn go back to 1976, giving 44 years of history through 2019.
What names are similar to Reshawn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Reshard, Reshad, Reshaun, Resean, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Reshawn's data
- Reshawn's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (146 total births) through the 2010s (61) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Reshawns (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Reshawn
Nearby Names Like Reshawn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Reshawn
Reshard Boy
357 births
Reshad Boy
166 births
Reshaun Boy
135 births
Resean Boy
62 births
Reston Boy
49 births
Compare Reshawn side by side: Reshawn vs Reshard Reshawn vs Reshad Reshawn vs Reshaun
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1976–2019 (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. "Reshawn: Baby Name Since 1976 - 428 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/reshawn. 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 Reshawn 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 June 2026.