Rashi
Every Rashi since 1972 — 342 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rashi
Rashi 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 1972, 342 American babies have been named Rashi — about 62% girls and 38% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2010, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Rashi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rashi 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,998 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,501 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,270 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #16,003 | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,248 | — | — |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,941 | — | — |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,126 | — | — |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,532 | — | — |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,812 | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,552 | — | — |
| 2008 | 9 | #12,373 | — | — |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,434 | — | — |
| 2006 | 9 | #12,200 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | 5 | #18,174 | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,774 | — | — |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,942 | 6 | #10,373 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,818 | 7 | #9,012 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,830 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,171 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #9,033 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 10 | #4,062 |
| 1975 | — | — | 10 | #3,610 |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Rashi
- Rashi Religious figure · 1040–1105
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rashi in 2025?
Rashi 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 Rashi?
342 babies have been named Rashi in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rashi most popular?
Rashi peaked in 2010, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Rashi a boy or girl name?
Rashi is used for both: about 62% of babies named Rashi have been girls and 38% boys.
Is the name Rashi rising or falling?
Rashi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rashi?
Well-known people named Rashi include Rashi (religious figure).