Raeshawn
Every Raeshawn since 1970 — 475 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Raeshawn
Raeshawn is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1970, 475 American babies have been named Raeshawn — about 74% boys and 26% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1996, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Raeshawn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Raeshawn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #13,691 |
| 2022 | — | — | 11 | #7,629 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #11,668 |
| 2019 | — | — | 8 | #9,541 |
| 2018 | — | — | 7 | #10,478 |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,664 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 5 | #13,574 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,465 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,564 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #10,519 |
| 2010 | — | — | 14 | #6,294 |
| 2009 | — | — | 5 | #14,010 |
| 2008 | — | — | 12 | #7,092 |
| 2007 | — | — | 14 | #6,185 |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #10,391 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #6,998 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 7 | #9,379 |
| 2002 | — | — | 12 | #5,991 |
| 2001 | — | — | 12 | #5,937 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,956 | 10 | #6,707 |
| 1995 | — | — | 17 | #3,809 |
| 1990 | 9 | #9,033 | 8 | #6,272 |
| 1985 | 7 | #9,017 | 6 | #6,331 |
| 1980 | 6 | #10,005 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,744 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Raeshawn in 2025?
Raeshawn did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Raeshawn?
475 babies have been named Raeshawn in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Raeshawn most popular?
Raeshawn peaked in 1996, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Raeshawn a boy or girl name?
Raeshawn is used for both: about 26% of babies named Raeshawn have been girls and 74% boys.
Is the name Raeshawn rising or falling?
Raeshawn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.