A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Rasheen since 1971
Babies named Rasheen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 76 | 375 |
| 1980s | 19 | 396 |
| 1990s | 0 | 314 |
| 2000s | 0 | 179 |
| 2010s | 0 | 88 |
| 2020s | 0 | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Rasheen is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1971. It reached its peak popularity in 1977, and after a long decline, has been rising again since 2017. In the most recent data from 2025, it ranked 12,008, with a rarity of about 1 in 341,615 births. The name's origins are uncertain, but it likely emerged as a creative variant of names like Rashid or Rashan, part of a trend of 'Rash-' names that gained traction in the 1970s. While it has never been common enough to appear in top states lists, Rasheen remains in use, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Rasheen appears to be a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in the 1970s. It may be influenced by the Arabic name Rashid (meaning 'rightly guided') or by the Hebrew name Rashon (meaning 'first'), but there is no direct etymological derivation. Its rise in the 1970s and recent resurgence since 2017 suggest it functions as a stylish, contemporary name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rash, Sheen
Sibling names for Rasheen
Names that share Rasheen's style, for a brother or sister.
