Total births
931
Unisex name · since 1968
Roshawn
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 931 babies named Roshawn, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 931
- total births
- 1968–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Roshawn sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 931 recorded since 1968.
Social Security Administration records show Roshawn recorded 931 times among boys since 1968, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, 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 1968 to 2023.
- 931 total births
- 1968–2023 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
931 boys have been named Roshawn since 1968, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2023.
- 931
- total births
- 1968–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Roshawn was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
31 babies were named Roshawn in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Roshawn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Roshawn splits its recorded history at 1996: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2022 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1993 peak of 31 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Roshawn at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Roshawn popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2023
- Peak year (1993)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Roshawn popularity over time - girls
422 total births recorded since 1965 (Roshawn as girls' name)
Roshawn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Roshawn's strongest decade.
223 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Roshawn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s
1970s
163 births
- 1980s
1980s
212 births
- 1990s
1990s
223 births
- 2000s
2000s
198 births
- 2010s
2010s
107 births
- 2020s 22
2020s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 223 births (24% of all-time use).
How Roshawn 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 Roshawn's total volume
Roshawn vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Roshawn by state
Where Roshawn concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 29 | 3.1% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 25 | 2.7% |
| #3 | California | | 11 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Texas | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #5 | South Carolina | | 6 | 0.6% |
New York share of Roshawn's total US births 3.1%
Even split
29 of 931 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Roshawn? ▼
Since 1968, Social Security records show 931 babies named Roshawn. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1993, with 31 births.
When was Roshawn most popular? ▼
Roshawn was most popular in the 1990s decade with 223 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Roshawn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Roshawn are New York (29 births), Ohio (25 births), California (11 births).
Is Roshawn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Roshawn is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 931 births, and as a girl's name it has 422 births.
How long has the name Roshawn been used? ▼
Records for Roshawn go back to 1968, giving 56 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Roshawn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ross, Roscoe, Rosario, Rosendo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Roshawn's data
- Roshawn's decade-level peak was the 1990s (223 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Roshawns (29 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 Roshawn
Nearby Names Like Roshawn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Roshawn
Ross Boy
#1359 81,872 births
Roscoe Boy
#2169 22,159 births
Rosario Boy
#4902 5,611 births
Rosendo Boy
#4582 5,422 births
Rosevelt Boy
3,074 births
Compare Roshawn side by side: Roshawn vs Ross Roshawn vs Roscoe Roshawn vs Rosario
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, 1968–2023 (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. "Roshawn: Baby Name Since 1968 - 931 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/roshawn. 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 Roshawn 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.