Arshad
Every Arshad since 1977 — 307 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arshad
Arshad is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,235 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 307 American babies have been named Arshad. Its peak came in 2002, when 17 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Arshad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arshad year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,235 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,223 |
| 2023 | 10 | #7,791 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,046 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,135 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,071 |
| 2019 | 8 | #8,966 |
| 2018 | 7 | #9,760 |
| 2017 | 8 | #8,908 |
| 2016 | 7 | #9,748 |
| 2015 | 7 | #9,656 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | #8,861 |
| 2012 | 8 | #8,928 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,286 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,381 |
| 2009 | 7 | #9,945 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,423 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7,636 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,358 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,196 |
| 2003 | 6 | #9,665 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,519 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,491 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,604 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 8 | #5,868 |
| 1985 | 6 | #5,828 |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,318 |
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Famous people named Arshad
- Arshad Warsi Actor · b. 1968
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arshad in 2025?
Arshad ranked #7,235 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arshad?
307 babies have been named Arshad in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arshad most popular?
Arshad peaked in 2002, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Arshad a boy or girl name?
Arshad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arshad rising or falling?
Arshad is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Arshad?
Well-known people named Arshad include Arshad Warsi (actor).