Rahsaan
Every Rahsaan since 1970 — 1,620 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rahsaan
Rahsaan 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, 1,620 American babies have been named Rahsaan. Its peak came in 1973, when 116 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Rahsaan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rahsaan 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 | — | — | 6 | #12,016 |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #8,117 |
| 2022 | — | — | 8 | #9,638 |
| 2021 | — | — | 15 | #5,970 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,571 |
| 2019 | — | — | 11 | #7,512 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,666 |
| 2017 | — | — | 13 | #6,586 |
| 2016 | — | — | 16 | #5,730 |
| 2015 | — | — | 7 | #10,371 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #7,990 |
| 2013 | — | — | 13 | #6,524 |
| 2012 | — | — | 15 | #5,921 |
| 2011 | — | — | 12 | #6,908 |
| 2010 | — | — | 18 | #5,195 |
| 2009 | — | — | 16 | #5,748 |
| 2008 | — | — | 18 | #5,207 |
| 2007 | — | — | 17 | #5,383 |
| 2006 | — | — | 16 | #5,470 |
| 2005 | — | — | 17 | #4,984 |
| 2004 | — | — | 18 | #4,740 |
| 2003 | — | — | 17 | #4,762 |
| 2002 | — | — | 28 | #3,242 |
| 2001 | — | — | 28 | #3,208 |
| 2000 | — | — | 30 | #2,976 |
| 1995 | — | — | 19 | #3,529 |
| 1990 | — | — | 13 | #4,352 |
| 1985 | — | — | 13 | #3,556 |
| 1980 | — | — | 31 | #1,842 |
| 1975 | — | — | 80 | #921 |
| 1970 | — | — | 9 | #3,461 |
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Famous people named Rahsaan
- Rahsaan Roland Kirk Musician · 1935–1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rahsaan in 2025?
Rahsaan 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 Rahsaan?
1,620 babies have been named Rahsaan in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rahsaan most popular?
Rahsaan peaked in 1973, when 116 newborns received the name.
Is Rahsaan a boy or girl name?
Rahsaan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rahsaan rising or falling?
Rahsaan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rahsaan?
Well-known people named Rahsaan include Rahsaan Roland Kirk (musician).