Rahsaan
Rahsaan is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Good, beautiful, or graceful.
Origin and history
Rahsaan is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, widely recognized as a variant of Rashan or Hassan, often associated with concepts of goodness or grace. In the United States, it gained distinct cultural usage in the mid-to-late 20th century, particularly within African American jazz and music communities. It remains a uncommon, modern choice for American parents.
Popularity in the United States
1,614 babies in the United States have been named Rahsaan since 1880. It ranks #3148 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1879.
States where it is most popular
- NY (37.2 %)
- CA (20 %)
- PA (11.9 %)
- IL (11.2 %)
- NJ (11.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 736 |
| 1980-1990 | 235 |
| 1990-2000 | 266 |
| 2000-2010 | 205 |
| 2010-2019 | 124 |
| 2020-2029 | 48 |
Famous people named Rahsaan
- Rahsaan Roland Kirk: Jazz musician, Composer
- Rahsaan Patterson: Singer, Songwriter
- Rahsaan Bahati: Cyclist, Athlete
Fun facts
- The name gained prominent cultural recognition through jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk, who adopted the name in 1970.