Rashawn

Rashawn - A very unique male name

Rashawn appeared on the charts for the first time in 1971 on position #1995. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Rashawn and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Rashawn? 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 Rashawn. The baby boy name Rashawn was given to 6 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3710 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 244,381 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Rashawn peaked in popularity 31 years ago in 1995 on position 660.

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Rashawn is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Rashawn is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,709 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,709.

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 Rashawn is where you live.

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Rashawn origin and meaning

Modern invented (American)

None as a traditional name — a modern blend built around Shawn with the Ra- prefix common in 1970s–90s American coinage; the exact construction is not documented

Rashawn first appears in 1971 and peaked in 1995, part of a family of Ra- and De- prefixed blends of familiar names. No older etymology stands behind it.

Origin uncertain

Rashawn is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Rashawn, pop culture references for the name Rashawn and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Rashawn

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

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

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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.

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Even more about Rashawn

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 Rashawn 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 Rashawn?

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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Pronunciation

ruh-SHAWN · /rəˈʃɔːn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Rashaun — Spelling variant
• Rashon — Spelling variant
• Reshawn — Rare spelling variant

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

A distinctly 1990s American creation with a smooth, rhythmic sound.

Worth knowing

• Several close spellings — Rashaun, Rashon — cause mix-ups