Boy · #6,843 in 2026

Rakwan

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

Current Rank

#6,843

Peak Rank

#6,843 (1998)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1996

First Year

1998

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#6843

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rakwan

Rakwan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1996, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 8 Rakwans were born — ranking #6,843 that year. As of 2026, Rakwan ranks #6,843 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 13 Rakwans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s 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 Rakwan

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

Racon
Requin
Raccoon
Racoon
Rakin
Rackham
Hagwon
Recon
Reckon
Recline
Racking
Rection

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rakwan

What does the name Rakwan mean?

Rakwan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1996. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rakwan in 2026?

In 2026, Rakwan ranks #6,843 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Rakwan most popular?

Rakwan reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #6,843 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Rakwan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Rakwan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rakwan include Correll, Christof, Cyrano. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rakwan

Rakwan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 13 births in the dataset. Rakwan's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #6,843. Use the chart and map above to compare Rakwan'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.