How Many People Are Named Roshawn?
Complete statistics for the name Roshawn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Roshawn is a very rare male name, with only 1,294 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 254,952 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1976 with 48 births, but its usage has been declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 37All 1,353 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: 1976Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Roshawn Through the Generations
Roshawn has seen a steady decline in popularity since its peak in 1976. With 1,353 total births recorded throughout history, it's a name that's become less common over time. Today, most people named Roshawn are around 37 years old, with a significant portion still under 30, indicating a younger demographic compared to its peak.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Roshawn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Roshawn
How Many People Have the Name Roshawn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,294 people in the United States currently share the name Roshawn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 254,952 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Roshawn a Common or Rare Name?
Roshawn 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 Roshawn Mean?
Roshawn means "creative variant of Shawn" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Roshawn in SSA data, approximately 69% are male and 31% are female.
When Was Roshawn Most Popular?
The name Roshawn reached peak popularity in 1976, with 48 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 Roshawn?
Approximately 1,294 people named Roshawn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,353. That works out to roughly 1 in 254,952 Americans.
Is Roshawn a rare name?
Roshawn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 254,952 Americans has this name.
What does the name Roshawn mean?
Roshawn means "creative variant of Shawn" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Roshawn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 69% of people named Roshawn are male and 31% are female.
When was Roshawn most popular?
Roshawn peaked in 1976 with 48 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.