Boy · #12,106 in 2026

Rishawn

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

Current Rank

#12,106

Peak Rank

#1,793 (1989)

Total Babies

137

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1985

First Year

2014

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#1793

Peak Rank

137

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rishawn

Rishawn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1985, with 25 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 42 Rishawns were born — ranking #1,793 that year. As of 2026, Rishawn ranks #12,106 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 137 Rishawns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Rishawn

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

Rashawn
Rashaun
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Ration
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Aeration
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Erration
Rushing
Regin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rishawn

What does the name Rishawn mean?

Rishawn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rishawn in 2026?

In 2026, Rishawn ranks #12,106 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Rishawn most popular?

Rishawn reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #1,793 that year with 42 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Rishawn most popular?

Rishawn has historically been most popular in South Carolina, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rishawn.

Is Rishawn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Rishawn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rishawn include Iva, Dal, Herby. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rishawn

Rishawn is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 137 births in the dataset. Rishawn's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #1,793. Use the chart and map above to compare Rishawn'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.