How Many People Are Named Rashid?

Complete statistics for the name Rashid: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Rashid
Rare
Arabic

Rashid means 'righteous' in Arabic, making it a name rich in spiritual significance. That's just 2,430 people in the US today, or 1 in 135,829 Americans, which makes it pretty rare. It peaked in popularity back in 1996 with 67 births.

~8,441
Living in US
1 in 39,267
Americans
1996
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Righteous
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Honest Courageous Compassionate
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 often embrace change and adventure, embodying freedom and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

215,752
Worldwide Bearers
#772
Global Rank
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
28,654
🇷🇺 Russia
24,866
🇾🇪 Yemen
24,486
🇮🇶 Iraq
19,945
🇸🇾 Syria
14,332
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
13,380
🇸🇴 Somalia
10,292
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
10,191
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
6,877
🇯🇴 Jordan
6,638

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,430 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
1,150
Would be under 30 (45%)
1,384
Would be 30–60 (55%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,534 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1996

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
88
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Rashid Through the Generations

Rashid has seen steady growth since its introduction, becoming a name predominantly favored by younger generations. With an estimated 2,430 people named Rashid currently living in the United States, the name's distribution skews heavily towards those under 30, with 1,150 individuals falling into this age bracket. This trend suggests that Rashid is a relatively modern choice, gaining traction in recent decades and continuing to attract new parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 381
California 152
New Jersey 120
Pennsylvania 78
Illinois 43
Texas 22
Florida 20
Virginia 12
Maryland 10
North Carolina 10

✨ Similar Names to Rashid

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rashid's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Rashid

How Many People Have the Name Rashid?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,441 people in the United States currently share the name Rashid. That works out to roughly 1 in every 39,267 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Rashid a Common or Rare Name?

Rashid is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Rashid Mean?

Rashid means "righteous" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rashid in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Rashid Most Popular?

The name Rashid reached peak popularity in 1996, with 67 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Rashid?

Approximately 8,441 people named Rashid live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,441. That works out to roughly 1 in 39,267 Americans.

Is Rashid a rare name?

Rashid is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 39,267 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rashid mean?

Rashid means "righteous" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Rashid more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Rashid are male and 0% are female.

When was Rashid most popular?

Rashid peaked in 1996 with 67 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US8,441
All-Time Births8,441
1 in X1 in 39,267
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age31
Peak Year1996
World Rank#772
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.