Rashon
Rashon is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix Ra- and Shawn (meaning 'God is gracious').
Origin and history
Rashon is a modern American name created by combining the popular prefix 'Ra-' with the given name Shawn or Sean. It emerged in the late 20th century alongside similar invented names ending in '-shon' or '-sawn'. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare choice primarily used for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,874 babies in the United States have been named Rashon since 1880. It ranks #2963 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1864.
States where it is most popular
- NJ (56.9 %)
- PA (16.1 %)
- NY (13.7 %)
- NC (4.4 %)
- IL (2.9 %)
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 | 235 |
| 1980-1990 | 439 |
| 1990-2000 | 536 |
| 2000-2010 | 402 |
| 2010-2019 | 199 |
| 2020-2029 | 63 |
Famous people named Rashon
- Rashon Burno: Basketball Coach, Athlete
Fun facts
- Rashon is part of a 20th-century American trend of creating rhythmic, distinctive names using the prefix 'Ra-'.
- The name reached its peak popularity in the United States during the late 1970s and 1980s.