Total births
70
Unisex name · since 1975
Roshun
Roshun has 70 recorded births since 1975 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1981 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 70
- total births
- 1975–2006
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
Roshun sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 70 recorded since 1975.
Social Security Administration records show Roshun recorded 70 times among boys since 1975, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2006.
- 70 total births
- 1975–2006 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
70 boys have been named Roshun since 1975, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2006.
- 70
- total births
- 1975–2006
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Roshun was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
10 babies were named Roshun in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Roshun's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Roshun's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1981 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Roshun at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Roshun popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2006
- Peak year (1981)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Roshun popularity over time - girls
15 total births recorded since 1969 (Roshun as girls' name)
Roshun by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Roshun's strongest decade.
24 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Roshun births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
24 births
- 1980s
1980s
24 births
- 1990s
1990s
17 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 24 births (34% of all-time use).
Roshun by state
Where Roshun concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 5 | 7.1% |
Louisiana share of Roshun's total US births 7.1%
5 of 70 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Roshun? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 70 babies named Roshun. The most recent recorded year was 2006. Its busiest year on record was 1981, with 10 births.
When was Roshun most popular? ▼
Roshun was most popular in the 1970s decade with 24 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Roshun most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Roshun are Louisiana (5 births).
Is Roshun a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Roshun is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 70 births, and as a girl's name it has 15 births.
How long has the name Roshun been used? ▼
Roshun has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 32 years of data through 2006.
What names are similar to Roshun? ▼
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 Roshun's data
- Roshun's decade-level peak was the 1970s (24 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.
- Louisiana records the most Roshuns (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Roshun
Nearby Names Like Roshun
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Roshun
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 Roshun side by side: Roshun vs Ross Roshun vs Roscoe Roshun 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, 1975–2006 (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. "Roshun: Baby Name Since 1975 - 70 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/roshun. 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 Roshun 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.