Boy · #8,926 in 2026

Rahsan

Name: Popularity of the name Rahsan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Rahsan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,926

Peak Rank

#3,855 (1978)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1971

First Year

2004

Last Year

1978

Peak Year

#3855

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rahsan

Rahsan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1971, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 9 Rahsans were born — ranking #3,855 that year. As of 2026, Rahsan ranks #8,926 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 56 Rahsans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Rahsan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rahsan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Rosin
Rozen
Reason
Risen
Resin
Arisen
Rosen
Resen
Razon
Rosan
Rayson
Rosten

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rahsan

What does the name Rahsan mean?

Rahsan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1971. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rahsan in 2026?

In 2026, Rahsan ranks #8,926 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Rahsan most popular?

Rahsan reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #3,855 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Rahsan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rahsan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Rahsan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rahsan include Corydon, Rhoderick, Amery. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rahsan

Rahsan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 56 births in the dataset. Rahsan's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #3,855. Use the chart and map above to compare Rahsan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.