How Many People Are Named Rahsaan?

Complete statistics for the name Rahsaan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Rahsaan
Very Rare
African-American culture

Rahsaan, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,523 people in the US, making up 1 in 216,651 Americans. The majority of those named Rahsaan are now aged 30-60, with the peak year of popularity being 1973.

~1,523
Living in US
1 in 216,651
Americans
1973
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ra
🌐
Origin
African-American culture
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Inspiring Mysterious Bold
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,746
Worldwide Bearers
#226,269
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,523
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
11
🇨🇦 Canada
8
🇬🇧 England
2
🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda
1
🇩🇪 Germany
1
🇬🇾 Guyana
1
🇯🇲 Jamaica
1
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1
🇲🇸 Montserrat
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,517 (100%)
♀ Female
6 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 38
490
Would be under 30 (30%)
1,130
Would be 30–60 (70%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,620 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1973

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
46
Modern Appeal
64
International
85

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Rahsaan Through the Generations

Rahsaan, a name that's been around since the mid-20th century, has seen its popularity wane over time. With only 116 births in 1973 marking its peak, the name has since become less common. Today, there are 1,523 people named Rahsaan in the US, with most falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests a generation gap, where fewer younger individuals carry the name, indicating a declining trend.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 216
California 116
Pennsylvania 69
Illinois 65
New Jersey 65
Ohio 17
North Carolina 11
Texas 6
Maryland 5
Michigan 5

✨ Similar Names to Rahsaan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rahsaan's African-American culture roots

📄 About the Name Rahsaan

How Many People Have the Name Rahsaan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,523 people in the United States currently share the name Rahsaan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 216,651 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rahsaan a Common or Rare Name?

Rahsaan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Rahsaan Mean?

Rahsaan means "creative variant of Ra" and comes from African-American culture origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rahsaan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Rahsaan Most Popular?

The name Rahsaan reached peak popularity in 1973, with 116 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Rahsaan?

Approximately 1,523 people named Rahsaan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,620. That works out to roughly 1 in 216,651 Americans.

Is Rahsaan a rare name?

Rahsaan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 216,651 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rahsaan mean?

Rahsaan means "creative variant of Ra" and comes from African-American culture origins.

Is Rahsaan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Rahsaan are male and 0% are female.

When was Rahsaan most popular?

Rahsaan peaked in 1973 with 116 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,523
All-Time Births1,620
1 in X1 in 216,651
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age38
Peak Year1973
World Rank#226,269
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.