Rashad
A male given name from Arabic, common in African American communities since the mid-1970s.
Every Rashad since 1973 — 16,332 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rashad
Rashad is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,722 in 2025 with 95 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 16,332 American babies have been named Rashad. Its peak came in 1990, when 682 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Rashad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rashad year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 95 | #1,722 |
| 2024 | — | — | 92 | #1,790 |
| 2023 | — | — | 108 | #1,621 |
| 2022 | — | — | 140 | #1,344 |
| 2021 | — | — | 131 | #1,405 |
| 2020 | — | — | 148 | #1,252 |
| 2019 | — | — | 202 | #1,031 |
| 2018 | — | — | 195 | #1,044 |
| 2017 | — | — | 210 | #982 |
| 2016 | — | — | 185 | #1,071 |
| 2015 | — | — | 223 | #943 |
| 2014 | — | — | 234 | #919 |
| 2013 | — | — | 244 | #870 |
| 2012 | — | — | 262 | #835 |
| 2011 | — | — | 320 | #715 |
| 2010 | — | — | 396 | #622 |
| 2009 | — | — | 407 | #617 |
| 2008 | — | — | 379 | #648 |
| 2007 | — | — | 439 | #584 |
| 2006 | — | — | 348 | #660 |
| 2005 | — | — | 219 | #843 |
| 2004 | — | — | 264 | #723 |
| 2003 | — | — | 296 | #671 |
| 2002 | — | — | 341 | #599 |
| 2001 | — | — | 302 | #630 |
| 2000 | — | — | 281 | #647 |
| 1995 | — | — | 469 | #469 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,654 | 677 | #356 |
| 1985 | — | — | 169 | #684 |
| 1980 | — | — | 317 | #473 |
| 1975 | — | — | 119 | #762 |
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Famous people named Rashad
- Rashad Sadygov Soccer player · b. 1982
- Rashad Evans Martial arts · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rashad mean?
A male given name from Arabic, common in African American communities since the mid-1970s.
How popular is the name Rashad in 2025?
Rashad ranked #1,722 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 95 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rashad?
16,332 babies have been named Rashad in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rashad most popular?
Rashad peaked in 1990, when 682 newborns received the name.
Is Rashad a boy or girl name?
Rashad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rashad rising or falling?
Rashad is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rashad?
Well-known people named Rashad include Rashad Sadygov (soccer player), Rashad Evans (martial arts).