Rashan

Rashan - A very unique male name



  Nov 09,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Rashan at a glance

Rashan is ranked #4273 among boy baby names in 2008, with 5 births in 2008. It peaked in 1976 at #1068 and first appeared on the charts in 1972.

Rank in 2008
#4273
Births in 2008
5
Peak year
1976 (#1068)
First appeared
1972
Trend
#3552 in 1998 → #4273 in 2008 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 358,957 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (1 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Rashan appeared on the charts for the first time in 1972 on position #1981. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Rashan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Rashan? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Rashan. The baby boy name Rashan was given to 5 baby boys in 2008, ranking #4273 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 358,957 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Rashan peaked in popularity 50 years ago in 1976 on position 1068.



Famous with this name

Rashan Boykin
Rashan Ali
Rashan Castro


How would you rate Rashan, 1-5?

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)


Rashan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Rashan is currently topping the baby name charts in Pennsylvania at position #1,262 - and is the least popular in Pennsylvania at position #1,262.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Rashan is where you live.


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Rashan origin and meaning

Rashan is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Rashan, pop culture references for the name Rashan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Rashan

We've found the following names that sound similar to Rashan, sorted by popularity.

Reagan / Rashawn / Reign / Rayshawn / Raekwon / Rashaun / Rakeem / Regan / Rishaan / Rogan /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20084273
20013801
19993645
19983552
19951770
19943539
19932379
19922564
19912432
19902912
19891892
19882109
19871501
19861718
19841724
19822511
19811224
19801499
19791141
19781305
19771181
19761068
19751503
19741278
19731725
19721981

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Pennsylvania1262

Even more about Rashan


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Rashan a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Rashan?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1976
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Rashan
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 358,957
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1972
2008 births +5

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