Declining since 1994, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Rashaun since 1969
Babies named Rashaun per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 | 0 |
| 1970s | 41 | 222 |
| 1980s | 80 | 670 |
| 1990s | 55 | 897 |
| 2000s | 0 | 804 |
| 2010s | 0 | 429 |
| 2020s | 0 | 110 |
Meaning & origin
Rashaun is a modern invented name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1973, rising to a peak rank of 8,910 by 1998 before declining. The name's origins are unclear, but its structure echoes the popular late 20th-century trend of blending the Ra- prefix with a familiar ending like Shawn. Despite its peak popularity in the late 1990s, Rashaun has never been widely common, with only about 1 in 213,510 boys receiving the name in 2025. It has not been recorded in any top states, suggesting its use is scattered across the country. Rashaun remains a distinct choice for parents seeking a modern, rhythmic name.
Rashaun first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1970s, most likely as a modern invented name. It may blend the popular prefix Ra- (as in Rashad or Ramon) with the phonetic pattern of Shawn or Sean, or it may be a respelling of the French surname Rochon. The name has seen consistent but modest use, primarily among African American families.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rash, Shaunie
Sibling names for Rashaun
Names that share Rashaun's style, for a brother or sister.
