girls' name · peaked 1979

Rasheeda

Every Rasheeda since 1970 — 1,723 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Rasheeda
Peak year
1979
138 babies
All-time total
1,723
since 1970

The story of Rasheeda

Rasheeda is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1970, 1,723 American babies have been named Rasheeda. Its peak came in 1979, when 138 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.

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 Rasheeda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Rasheeda 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
2024
2023
2022
2021 5 #17,129
2020
2019 7 #13,491
2018
2017 5 #17,882
2016
2015 8 #12,754
2014 9 #11,734
2013 8 #12,904
2012
2011
2010 5 #19,204
2009 11 #10,511
2008 5 #19,795
2007 6 #17,133
2006 8 #13,338
2005 7 #14,166
2004 6 #15,640
2003 16 #7,130
2002
2001 20 #5,759
2000 23 #5,114
1995 31 #3,564
1990 106 #1,478 5 #9,187
1985 55 #1,994
1980 73 #1,597
1975 48 #1,897
1970 5 #8,961
1965
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Rasheeda in 2025?

Rasheeda did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Rasheeda?

1,723 babies have been named Rasheeda in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Rasheeda most popular?

Rasheeda peaked in 1979, when 138 newborns received the name.

Is Rasheeda a boy or girl name?

Rasheeda is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Rasheeda rising or falling?

Rasheeda is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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