Rhasheen
An invented name with no definitive meaning, though it may vaguely allude to "rash".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Rhasheen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rhasheen today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rhasheen births was 1980 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rhasheen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rhasheen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1980
6 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1980 SSA rank
#6,081
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Rhasheen: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rhasheen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Rhasheen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rhasheen
The name Rhasheen has its roots in the ancient Celtic culture, tracing back to the early medieval period in the British Isles. It is believed to originate from the Old Irish Gaelic word "roisín," which means "little rose." This could suggest that the name was initially associated with beauty, delicacy, and the natural world.
The earliest known references to the name Rhasheen can be found in ancient Irish manuscripts and genealogical records from the 7th and 8th centuries. These documents often recorded the names of prominent individuals, such as kings, chieftains, and warriors, suggesting that the name may have been used among the nobility and upper classes of Celtic society.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Rhasheen was Rhasheen of Connaught, a powerful Irish king who reigned in the late 8th century. Known for his military prowess and successful campaigns against rival clans, he played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of medieval Ireland.
In the 12th century, a prominent Irish scholar and poet named Rhasheen Ó Dálaigh gained recognition for his contributions to Gaelic literature. His works, which included intricate love poems and elegies, were widely celebrated and helped preserve the rich cultural heritage of the Celtic world.
During the 16th century, a renowned Irish harpist named Rhasheen Dall Ó Catháin gained fame for his mastery of the traditional Irish harp. His musical compositions and performances were highly regarded, and he is credited with helping to preserve the ancient Irish bardic tradition.
In the 18th century, Rhasheen O'Kelly, an Irish-born soldier and adventurer, made a name for himself in the service of the French army. He participated in numerous campaigns and battles during the French Revolutionary Wars, earning a reputation for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
Throughout history, the name Rhasheen has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, warriors, and leaders. While its popularity may have waxed and waned over the centuries, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Celtic world and the enduring influence of ancient Irish language and traditions.
People
Rhasheen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rhasheen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rhasheen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rhasheen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rhasheen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Rhasheen a common name?
We classify Rhasheen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rhasheen most popular?
The single biggest year for Rhasheen was 1980, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rhasheen is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Rhasheen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rhasheen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rhasheen in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Rhasheen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rhasheen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Rhasheen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Rhasheen?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.