Unisex · #7,049 in 2026

Roshon

Current Rank
#7,049
Peak Rank
#3,400 (1978)
Total Babies
166
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #4,419 (60 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,400 (166 total)
👦As Boy Name
1970
First Year
2012
Last Year
1978
Peak Year
#3400
Peak Rank
166
Total Count
22
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1967
First Year
1975
Last Year
1969
Peak Year
#4419
Peak Rank
60
Total Count
8
Years Active

The Story of Roshon

As a girl name

Roshon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1967, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1969, when 11 Roshons were born — ranking #4,419 that year. As of 2026, Roshon ranks #7,984 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 60 Roshons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Roshon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1970, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 11 Roshons were born — ranking #3,400 that year. As of 2026, Roshon ranks #7,049 for boys with 11 births, with steady use. In total, more than 166 Roshons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Roshon

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Roshon

What does the name Roshon mean?
Roshon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Roshon in 2026?
In 2026, Roshon ranks #7,049 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.
When was Roshon most popular?
Roshon reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #3,400 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Roshon a unisex name?
Yes — Roshon is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 27% of Roshons assigned female and 73% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Roshon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Roshon include Wessley, Skeeter, Cochise. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Roshon

Roshon is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 166 births in the dataset. Roshon's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #3,400. Use the chart and map above to compare Roshon'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.