Raeshawn
Raeshawn is an American boy name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Raeshawn has the name Shawn hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Raeshawn would score 14 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationRaeshawn peaked in 1996, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Raeshawn you'd meet today is about 29 years old.
- HistoryRaeshawn first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
US births per million boys, 1978–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Raeshawn
Raeshawn is a boy name of American origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:American names
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Raeshawn
What is the origin of the name Raeshawn?
Raeshawn is American in origin. Other American names to consider are Henry (“ruler of the home”), Maverick (“independent, unbranded”), Kai (“sea”) and Jace (“healer”).
Is Raeshawn a boy or girl name?
Raeshawn is a boy name.
How popular is the name Raeshawn?
Raeshawn is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2023. It peaked at #3,021 in 1996, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Raeshawn?
Raeshawn is an American boy name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.