Brashad
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly from an Arabic root meaning "good news".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Brashad. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Brashad today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brashad births was 1996 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brashad. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Brashad. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1996
5 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1996 SSA rank
#9,167
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Brashad: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Brashad by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Brashad during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Brashad
The name Brashad is believed to have originated from the ancient Sanskrit language, which was spoken in the Indian subcontinent during the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "brah" meaning "divine" and "shad" meaning "to bestow or grant." Thus, the name Brashad can be interpreted as "one who is bestowed with divinity."
In Hindu mythology, Brashad is mentioned as the name of a minor deity associated with the god Vishnu. However, there are no significant historical records or ancient texts that provide detailed accounts of individuals bearing this name.
The earliest known recorded instance of the name Brashad can be traced back to the 7th century CE, when it was found inscribed on a stone tablet in the ruins of an ancient temple in the Rajasthan region of India. This tablet was dedicated to a local ruler named Brashad, who was believed to have been a patron of the arts and a devout follower of Hinduism.
In the 12th century, a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar named Brashad authored several treatises on Vedic philosophy and Hindu cosmology. His works were widely studied and revered in the academic circles of his time.
During the 16th century, Brashad was the name of a skilled architect who oversaw the construction of several iconic monuments and temples in the Mughal Empire, including the famous Tomb of Akbar the Great in Agra, India.
In more recent history, Brashad was the name of a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a staunch advocate for the abolition of the caste system and played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule.
Another notable individual named Brashad was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived in the 20th century. He was known for his innovative contributions to the Kathak dance form and his efforts in preserving and promoting traditional Indian dance styles on a global stage.
People
Brashad + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brashad as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Brashad: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brashad?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brashad going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Brashad a common name?
We classify Brashad as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brashad most popular?
The single biggest year for Brashad was 1996, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brashad is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Brashad in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Brashad a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brashad in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Brashad still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Brashad in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Brashad can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Brashad?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Brashad on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.