How Many People Are Named Rasool?

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

Rasool
Very Rare
Arabic

Rasool means 'messenger' in Arabic, making it a name rich in spiritual significance. Only 113 people named Rasool live in the US today, which means 1 in 2,911,310 Americans share this rare name. The name peaked in popularity in 1977 with 19 births, showing it's now a slowly rising, newer-generation choice.

~845
Living in US
1 in 392,248
Americans
1977
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Messenger
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Inspired Resolute Compassionate
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

616,407
Worldwide Bearers
#1,601
Global Rank
🇮🇷 Iran
360,060
🇵🇰 Pakistan
167,132
🇮🇶 Iraq
49,584
🇮🇳 India
18,476
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
15,641
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
2,098
🇸🇾 Syria
1,004
🇧🇭 Bahrain
681
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
375
🇺🇸 United States
267

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
113 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
36
Would be under 30 (30%)
84
Would be 30–60 (70%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 120 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: 1977

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
59
Classic Feel
36
Modern Appeal
74
International
100

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

📜 Rasool Through the Generations

Rasool has seen a steady rise in usage since its peak in 1977, reflecting its status as a modern, yet deeply meaningful name. With 113 individuals bearing this name in the United States, it stands out as very rare, with most of those named Rasool falling within the 30-60 age bracket. This distribution suggests that while the name is gaining traction among younger generations, it remains a niche choice, with only a handful of older individuals carrying the legacy of this name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 10
New Jersey 5

✨ Similar Names to Rasool

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rasool's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Rasool

How Many People Have the Name Rasool?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 845 people in the United States currently share the name Rasool. That works out to roughly 1 in every 392,248 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rasool a Common or Rare Name?

Rasool 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 Rasool Mean?

Rasool means "messenger" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Rasool Most Popular?

The name Rasool reached peak popularity in 1977, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 Rasool?

Approximately 845 people named Rasool live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 845. That works out to roughly 1 in 392,248 Americans.

Is Rasool a rare name?

Rasool is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 392,248 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rasool mean?

Rasool means "messenger" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Rasool more male or female?

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

When was Rasool most popular?

Rasool peaked in 1977 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 US845
All-Time Births845
1 in X1 in 392,248
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1977
World Rank#1,601
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.