Rashaan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Rashaan is an Arabic name meaning youthful or fresh, evolving from its roots to represent a modern identity. It has gained popularity in recent decades, especially in specific cultural communities, and is associated with positive traits like vitality. There is no biblical background for this name.
The name Rashaan is most popular in Pennsylvania, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rashaan has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Rashaan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2064th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2282nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4384th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9573rd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 12006th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Rashaan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rashaan"
Pronunciation
/rəˈʃɑːn/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Rashaan is derived from the Arabic root 'rasha', which means 'to be youthful' or 'to be young'. It conveys a sense of vitality and freshness.
Meaning
youthful, fresh
Language Evolution
Rashaan, Rasha, Rashan
Historical Usage
The name Rashaan gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly within African American communities, as a unique and modern name choice.
Variants & Derivatives
Rasha, Rashan
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Rashaan is perceived as a modern and distinctive name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Rashaan Salaam - a former American football player, Rashaan Evans - an American football linebacker
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rashaan"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Rashaan"
"Rashaan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2064th of 10718 | 329 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2282nd of 16616 | 456 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4384th of 24088 | 316 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 9573rd of 23106 | 81 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 12006th of 19264 | 28 |
Regional Popularity of "Rashaan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
57.71% 1695th/2937 |
28.37% 988th/3483 |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
57.34% 2319th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
48.96% 1804th/3685 |
33.90% 1517th/4475 |
37.79% 1963rd/5194 |
49.75% 3143rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
68.16% 3123rd/4582 |
64.60% 3336th/5164 |
65.06% 4758th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Rashaan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Rashaan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rashaan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.