Rashaun
Rashaun is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of 'Ra' and Shaun (God is gracious) or inspired by Arabic Rashad (rightly guided).
Origin and history
Rashaun is a modern American name created by blending the prefix 'Ra-' with the traditional Irish name Shaun, or inspired by the Arabic name Rashad or Rashad-derived variants. It emerged in the late 20th century in the United States as part of a trend of inventing melodious compound names. While relatively rare, it maintains steady, moderate usage as a distinctive given name.
Popularity in the United States
3,132 babies in the United States have been named Rashaun since 1880. It ranks #2304 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1817.
States where it is most popular
- NY (24.3 %)
- IL (13.3 %)
- NC (9.7 %)
- NJ (9.5 %)
- GA (7.8 %)
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 | 222 |
| 1980-1990 | 670 |
| 1990-2000 | 897 |
| 2000-2010 | 804 |
| 2010-2019 | 429 |
| 2020-2029 | 110 |
Famous people named Rashaun
- Rashaun Woods: Football player
Fun facts
- Rashaun gained popularity in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century alongside similar names combining 'Ra-' with classic names.
- The name represents a modern American naming practice that merges stylistic elements from different linguistic traditions.