Roshaun
Every Roshaun since 1966 — 457 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Roshaun
Roshaun 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 1966, 457 American babies have been named Roshaun — about 88% boys and 12% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1981, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Roshaun stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Roshaun 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #13,661 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #11,866 |
| 2017 | — | — | 5 | #13,862 |
| 2016 | — | — | 8 | #9,503 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 5 | #13,680 |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #11,977 |
| 2011 | — | — | 8 | #9,435 |
| 2010 | — | — | 11 | #7,479 |
| 2009 | — | — | 12 | #7,149 |
| 2008 | — | — | 9 | #8,873 |
| 2007 | — | — | 15 | #5,856 |
| 2006 | — | — | 20 | #4,646 |
| 2005 | — | — | 13 | #6,151 |
| 2004 | — | — | 13 | #6,074 |
| 2003 | — | — | 10 | #7,140 |
| 2002 | — | — | 19 | #4,299 |
| 2001 | — | — | 15 | #5,085 |
| 2000 | — | — | 12 | #5,841 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,237 | 9 | #6,314 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | 13 | #3,565 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,823 | 10 | #4,076 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Roshaun in 2025?
Roshaun 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 Roshaun?
457 babies have been named Roshaun in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Roshaun most popular?
Roshaun peaked in 1981, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Roshaun a boy or girl name?
Roshaun is used for both: about 12% of babies named Roshaun have been girls and 88% boys.
Is the name Roshaun rising or falling?
Roshaun is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.