Roshawn
Every Roshawn since 1965 — 1,353 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Roshawn
Roshawn 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 1965, 1,353 American babies have been named Roshawn — about 69% boys and 31% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1976, when 48 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 Roshawn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Roshawn 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 | — | — | 9 | #8,791 |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #13,937 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 8 | #9,391 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,734 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,691 |
| 2017 | — | — | 10 | #8,021 |
| 2016 | — | — | 15 | #5,994 |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #9,407 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,455 |
| 2013 | — | — | 10 | #7,983 |
| 2012 | — | — | 9 | #8,734 |
| 2011 | — | — | 14 | #6,189 |
| 2010 | — | — | 12 | #7,016 |
| 2009 | — | — | 18 | #5,271 |
| 2008 | — | — | 21 | #4,675 |
| 2007 | — | — | 14 | #6,199 |
| 2006 | — | — | 25 | #3,972 |
| 2005 | — | — | 17 | #4,993 |
| 2004 | — | — | 18 | #4,754 |
| 2003 | — | — | 22 | #3,950 |
| 2002 | — | — | 30 | #3,076 |
| 2001 | — | — | 14 | #5,347 |
| 2000 | 5 | #17,044 | 19 | #4,175 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,238 | 27 | #2,747 |
| 1990 | 9 | #9,064 | 24 | #2,759 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,960 | 14 | #3,356 |
| 1980 | 14 | #5,173 | 29 | #1,952 |
| 1975 | 18 | #3,736 | 23 | #2,053 |
| 1970 | 20 | #3,288 | — | — |
| 1965 | 5 | #7,309 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Roshawn in 2025?
Roshawn 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 Roshawn?
1,353 babies have been named Roshawn in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Roshawn most popular?
Roshawn peaked in 1976, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Roshawn a boy or girl name?
Roshawn is used for both: about 31% of babies named Roshawn have been girls and 69% boys.
Is the name Roshawn rising or falling?
Roshawn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.