Rashawn
Primarily a boy's name of American origin with 6,371 recorded births. Also given to 709 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Rashawn peaked during the Millennial wave, when 248 babies received this name in a single year (1995). That era was defined by pop-culture-influenced, individuality-forward naming, and Rashawn remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Rashawn ranks #3078 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Rashawn is a boy's and girl's baby name of American origin, a creative African-American name combining the Ra- prefix (evoking the Egyptian sun god or an assertive sound) with Shawn (meaning 'God is gracious'). The Ra- opening gives the name a distinctive, powerful quality.
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Phonetically, Rashawn belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the American naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring American names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Rashawn’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Rashawn was #1234 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #3078, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 235 | #2816 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 797 | #1954 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 1,466 | #1136 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 2,128 | #731 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 1,203 | #851 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 530 | #1641 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 12 | #4174 | — |
The Story of Rashawn
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1995, Rashawn is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Rashawn are most likely born between 1985 and 2005.
How rare is Rashawn?
Only about 1 in every 90,000 babies born in 2024 was named Rashawn — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1967, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1990s with 2,128 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Rashawn by the numbers
- Would fill 133 school buses
- Meeting one Rashawn per day would take 17.5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(57 years, 1967–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40 | #3078 |
| 2023 | 33 | #3533 |
| 2022 | 57 | #2457 |
| 2021 | 51 | #2579 |
| 2020 | 54 | #2434 |
| 2019 | 45 | #2795 |
| 2018 | 67 | #2115 |
| 2017 | 67 | #2084 |
| 2016 | 55 | #2381 |
| 2015 | 85 | #1788 |
| 2014 | 68 | #2077 |
| 2013 | 81 | #1789 |
| 2012 | 89 | #1706 |
| 2011 | 110 | #1483 |
| 2010 | 130 | #1321 |
| 2009 | 119 | #1421 |
| 2008 | 141 | #1238 |
| 2007 | 135 | #1297 |
| 2006 | 169 | #1066 |
| 2005 | 149 | #1107 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Rashawn as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Rashawn has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 709 births since 1966.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1967–2024