Rashaun

Rashaun - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Rashaun at a glance

Rashaun is ranked #3707 among boy baby names in 2022, with 6 births in 2022. It peaked in 1978 at #908 and first appeared on the charts in 1977.

Rank in 2022
#3707
Births in 2022
6
Peak year
1978 (#908)
First appeared
1977
Trend
#2611 in 2012 → #3707 in 2022 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 249,975 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (3 recent votes)

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

Rashaun appeared on the charts for the first time in 1977 on position #1126. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Rashaun and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Rashaun? 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 Rashaun. The baby boy name Rashaun was given to 6 baby boys in 2022, ranking #3707 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 249,975 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Rashaun peaked in popularity 48 years ago in 1978 on position 908.



Famous with this name

Rashaun Baldeo
Rashaun Sibley
Rashaun Williams


How would you rate Rashaun, 1-5?

Rating: 5.0/5 (3 recent votes)


Rashaun is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Rashaun is currently topping the baby name charts in South Carolina at position #715 - and is the least popular in South Carolina at position #715.

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 Rashaun is where you live.


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Rashaun origin and meaning

Rashaun is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Rashaun, pop culture references for the name Rashaun and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Rashaun

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

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

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
20223707
20204047
20154276
20143121
20132967
20122611
20112287
20103011
20092529
20083022
20071573
20061821
20051900
20041513
20031551
20021461
20011249
20001595
19991554
19981019
19971379
19961181
19951074
19941193
19931082
19921530
19911260
19901628
19891273
19881013
19871140
19861040
19851247
19841075
19831116
19821078
1981944
19801031
19791174
1978908
19771126

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
South Carolina715

Even more about Rashaun


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 Rashaun 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 Rashaun?

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
1978
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Rashaun
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 249,975
Letter count 7
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1977
2022 births +6

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