Rakan
Borrowed from Arabic راكان ("steadfast, strong").
Every Rakan since 1981 — 938 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rakan
Rakan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,900 in 2025 with 83 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 938 American babies have been named Rakan. Its peak came in 2025, when 83 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Rakan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rakan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 83 | #1,900 |
| 2024 | 50 | #2,659 |
| 2023 | 68 | #2,143 |
| 2022 | 63 | #2,293 |
| 2021 | 34 | #3,401 |
| 2020 | 30 | #3,632 |
| 2019 | 54 | #2,479 |
| 2018 | 57 | #2,350 |
| 2017 | 47 | #2,659 |
| 2016 | 54 | #2,405 |
| 2015 | 34 | #3,347 |
| 2014 | 33 | #3,357 |
| 2013 | 31 | #3,477 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,100 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,471 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,996 |
| 2009 | 15 | #6,015 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,094 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,162 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,380 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,226 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,704 |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,119 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,660 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,602 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,523 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,818 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,277 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rakan mean?
Borrowed from Arabic راكان ("steadfast, strong").
How popular is the name Rakan in 2025?
Rakan ranked #1,900 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 83 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rakan?
938 babies have been named Rakan in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rakan most popular?
Rakan peaked in 2025, when 83 newborns received the name.
Is Rakan a boy or girl name?
Rakan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rakan rising or falling?
Rakan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.