How Many People Are Named Rashidi?

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

Rashidi
Very Rare
Arabic

Rashidi means 'ruler' in Arabic, making it a name of leadership. Only 89 people named Rashidi live in the US today, which is just 1 in 3,707,881 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1978 with 13 births.

~903
Living in US
1 in 367,053
Americans
1978
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Ambitious Confident
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

93,681
Worldwide Bearers
#10,800
Global Rank
🇹🇿 Tanzania
74,865
🇨🇩 DR Congo
8,121
🇳🇬 Nigeria
3,492
🇺🇬 Uganda
2,508
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2,000
🇮🇷 Iran
1,443
🇰🇪 Kenya
350
🇮🇳 India
172
🇺🇸 United States
128
🇱🇧 Lebanon
120

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
89 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
18
Would be under 30 (19%)
77
Would be 30–60 (81%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 95 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: 1978

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
54
Classic Feel
35
Modern Appeal
65
International
99

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

📜 Rashidi Through the Generations

Rashidi has seen a stable presence in the United States since its peak in 1978 when 13 babies were given this name. Today, there are 89 individuals bearing the name, with an average age of 41 years. The majority of Rashidis are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a steady generational shift but maintaining a strong middle-aged demographic.

✨ Similar Names to Rashidi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rashidi's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Rashidi

How Many People Have the Name Rashidi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 903 people in the United States currently share the name Rashidi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 367,053 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rashidi a Common or Rare Name?

Rashidi is classified as Very 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 Rashidi Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Rashidi Most Popular?

The name Rashidi reached peak popularity in 1978, with 13 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 Rashidi?

Approximately 903 people named Rashidi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 903. That works out to roughly 1 in 367,053 Americans.

Is Rashidi a rare name?

Rashidi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 367,053 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rashidi mean?

Rashidi means "ruler" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Rashidi more male or female?

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

When was Rashidi most popular?

Rashidi peaked in 1978 with 13 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 US903
All-Time Births903
1 in X1 in 367,053
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1978
World Rank#10,800
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.