Rasheed
A male given name from Arabic, variant of Rashid.
Every Rasheed since 1968 — 4,873 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rasheed
Rasheed is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,294 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 4,873 American babies have been named Rasheed. Its peak came in 1995, when 225 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 Rasheed stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rasheed year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 36 | #3,294 |
| 2024 | — | — | 30 | #3,765 |
| 2023 | — | — | 24 | #4,434 |
| 2022 | — | — | 32 | #3,598 |
| 2021 | — | — | 45 | #2,806 |
| 2020 | — | — | 32 | #3,473 |
| 2019 | — | — | 38 | #3,138 |
| 2018 | — | — | 38 | #3,091 |
| 2017 | — | — | 48 | #2,624 |
| 2016 | — | — | 48 | #2,611 |
| 2015 | — | — | 45 | #2,710 |
| 2014 | — | — | 44 | #2,740 |
| 2013 | — | — | 65 | #2,083 |
| 2012 | — | — | 48 | #2,585 |
| 2011 | — | — | 60 | #2,194 |
| 2010 | — | — | 65 | #2,090 |
| 2009 | — | — | 71 | #1,985 |
| 2008 | — | — | 80 | #1,837 |
| 2007 | — | — | 92 | #1,667 |
| 2006 | — | — | 92 | #1,591 |
| 2005 | — | — | 87 | #1,592 |
| 2004 | — | — | 142 | #1,122 |
| 2003 | — | — | 102 | #1,347 |
| 2002 | — | — | 139 | #1,084 |
| 2001 | — | — | 143 | #1,034 |
| 2000 | — | — | 161 | #948 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,169 | 220 | #719 |
| 1990 | — | — | 123 | #932 |
| 1985 | — | — | 83 | #1,006 |
| 1980 | — | — | 89 | #956 |
| 1975 | — | — | 90 | #878 |
| 1970 | — | — | 19 | #2,106 |
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Famous people named Rasheed
- Rasheed Wallace Basketball player · b. 1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rasheed mean?
A male given name from Arabic, variant of Rashid.
How popular is the name Rasheed in 2025?
Rasheed ranked #3,294 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rasheed?
4,873 babies have been named Rasheed in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rasheed most popular?
Rasheed peaked in 1995, when 225 newborns received the name.
Is Rasheed a boy or girl name?
Rasheed is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rasheed rising or falling?
Rasheed is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rasheed?
Well-known people named Rasheed include Rasheed Wallace (basketball player).