Rasul
Every Rasul since 1975 — 403 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rasul
Rasul is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,442 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 403 American babies have been named Rasul. Its peak came in 1994, when 14 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 Rasul stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rasul year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,442 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,736 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,774 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,635 |
| 2021 | 5 | #13,637 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,353 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,521 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,488 |
| 2017 | 10 | #8,005 |
| 2016 | 12 | #7,046 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,379 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,231 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,172 |
| 2012 | 10 | #8,002 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,530 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,860 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,708 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,330 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,563 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,568 |
| 2005 | 6 | #11,149 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,710 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,559 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,422 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,386 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,928 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,639 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,920 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,345 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,843 |
| 1975 | 5 | #6,117 |
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Famous people named Rasul
- Rasul Gamzatov Writer · 1923–2003
- Rasul Chunayev Wrestler · b. 1991
- Rasul Boqiev Wrestler · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rasul in 2025?
Rasul ranked #13,442 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rasul?
403 babies have been named Rasul in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rasul most popular?
Rasul peaked in 1994, when 14 newborns received the name.
Is Rasul a boy or girl name?
Rasul is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rasul rising or falling?
Rasul is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rasul?
Well-known people named Rasul include Rasul Gamzatov (writer), Rasul Chunayev (wrestler), Rasul Boqiev (wrestler).