How Many People Are Named Rasul?

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

Rasul
Very Rare
Arabic

Rasul is an Arabic name meaning "messenger" or "prophet," and it's deeply rooted in Islamic tradition. Only about 387 people in the US carry this name today, which means roughly 1 in 853,196 Americans share it. It peaked in 1994 with 14 births, and the trend has been steadily rising since.

~1,001
Living in US
1 in 331,118
Americans
1994
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Messenger or prophet
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Emerald
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Spiritually grounded Charismatic Determined Compassionate
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 traditionally represents ambition, authority, and material mastery. It's associated with strong leadership qualities and a natural drive toward achieving success and abundance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

279,611
Worldwide Bearers
#3,760
Global Rank
🇮🇶 Iraq
88,045
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
40,466
🇮🇳 India
38,008
🇷🇺 Russia
37,942
🇹🇯 Tajikistan
15,859
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
10,474
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
8,600
🇵🇰 Pakistan
7,314
🇵🇭 Philippines
6,466
🇺🇬 Uganda
4,826

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
387 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 24
249
Would be under 30 (63%)
149
Would be 30–60 (37%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 398 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: 1994

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
100

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

📜 Rasul Through the Generations

Rasul is a genuinely modern name in the United States, and it's one that tells a clear generational story. With only 398 total births recorded across all US history, this name didn't gain any traction until relatively recently. The average bearer is just 24 years old, and a striking 63% of people named Rasul are under 30. That's 249 individuals in the younger cohort compared to 149 aged 30 to 60, with zero bearers over 60. This age distribution confirms that Rasul wasn't really on American parents' radar until the late 1980s and early 1990s. Its peak came in 1994, when 14 babies received the name in a single year. While it remains very rare domestically, the global picture looks quite different. Rasul ranks #3,760 worldwide with 279,611 living bearers, and it's most commonly found in Iraq. The rising trend suggests we'll likely see more American families choosing this name in the years ahead.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New Jersey 10
New York 5

⭐ Famous People Named Rasul

Rasul is the Arabic for "messenger, apostle"; see Apostle (Islam). It is also a masculine given name.…

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✨ Similar Names to Rasul

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rasul's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Rasul

How Many People Have the Name Rasul?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,001 people in the United States currently share the name Rasul. That works out to roughly 1 in every 331,118 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rasul a Common or Rare Name?

Rasul 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 Rasul Mean?

Rasul means "Messenger or prophet" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Rasul Most Popular?

The name Rasul reached peak popularity in 1994, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Rasul?

Approximately 1,001 people named Rasul live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,001. That works out to roughly 1 in 331,118 Americans.

Is Rasul a rare name?

Rasul is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 331,118 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rasul mean?

Rasul means "Messenger or prophet" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Rasul more male or female?

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

When was Rasul most popular?

Rasul peaked in 1994 with 14 births that year. Current trend: 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 US1,001
All-Time Births1,001
1 in X1 in 331,118
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age24
Peak Year1994
World Rank#3,760
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.