Rashaad
Every Rashaad since 1974 — 3,408 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rashaad
Rashaad is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,723 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 3,408 American babies have been named Rashaad. Its peak came in 1995, when 140 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 Rashaad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rashaad year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,723 |
| 2024 | 33 | #3,504 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,973 |
| 2022 | 35 | #3,394 |
| 2021 | 33 | #3,477 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3,189 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,178 |
| 2018 | 40 | #2,985 |
| 2017 | 45 | #2,749 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,105 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,013 |
| 2014 | 54 | #2,396 |
| 2013 | 37 | #3,042 |
| 2012 | 68 | #2,042 |
| 2011 | 73 | #1,918 |
| 2010 | 65 | #2,089 |
| 2009 | 83 | #1,806 |
| 2008 | 73 | #1,962 |
| 2007 | 81 | #1,808 |
| 2006 | 76 | #1,820 |
| 2005 | 52 | #2,289 |
| 2004 | 72 | #1,757 |
| 2003 | 79 | #1,607 |
| 2002 | 87 | #1,469 |
| 2001 | 83 | #1,480 |
| 2000 | 91 | #1,387 |
| 1995 | 140 | #939 |
| 1990 | 126 | #919 |
| 1985 | 39 | #1,639 |
| 1980 | 56 | #1,236 |
| 1975 | 19 | #2,343 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rashaad in 2025?
Rashaad ranked #6,723 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rashaad?
3,408 babies have been named Rashaad in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rashaad most popular?
Rashaad peaked in 1995, when 140 newborns received the name.
Is Rashaad a boy or girl name?
Rashaad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rashaad rising or falling?
Rashaad is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.