Arshad: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	5	1	–	#5,901
1980s	11	1	+120%	#5,828
1990s	56	6	+409%	#5,495
2000s	91	9	+63%	#4,519
2010s	79	8	-13%	#6,286
2020s (to 2025)	65	11	+37%	#6,223

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

#5,901

1980s

+120%

#5,828

1990s

+409%

#5,495

2000s

+63%

#4,519

2010s

-13%

#6,286

2020s (to 2025)

+37%

#6,223

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.

How old are people named Arshad?

The median living Arshad is about 17 years old; half are between 7 and 25. An estimated 300 people named Arshad are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

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
1975	–	–
1970	–	–
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Arshad, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Arshad?

The median living Arshad is about 17 years old. Half of all living Arshads are between 7 and 25 years old.

How many people named Arshad are alive today?

An estimated 300 people named Arshad are alive in the United States, based on 307 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

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).

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Arshad popularity over time

The story of Arshad

How old are people named Arshad?

Arshad year by year

Famous people named Arshad

Frequently asked questions

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