Raschad
A masculine Arabic name meaning "one who is rightly guided".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Raschad. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Raschad today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raschad births was 1990 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raschad. 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 Raschad. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1990
5 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1990 SSA rank
#9,183
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Raschad: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Raschad 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 Raschad 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 Raschad
The name Raschad has its origins in Arabic, derived from the word "Rashid," which means "rightly guided" or "following the right path." It emerged in the Middle East during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century AD.
The name gained prominence in various regions where Arabic culture and Islamic traditions held sway, including parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and the Iberian Peninsula. It was particularly popular among Arab and Muslim communities, reflecting the significance of being guided by the teachings of Islam.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Raschad can be found in historical accounts from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from 750 to 1258 AD. During this period, the name was associated with scholars, religious leaders, and individuals renowned for their wisdom and adherence to Islamic principles.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Raschad. One such individual was Rashid al-Din Sinan (1135-1192), a renowned leader of the Nizari Ismaili state, often referred to as the "Old Man of the Mountain." He was known for his strategic leadership and the loyalty of his followers, known as the Assassins.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Rashid al-Din Hamadani (1247-1318), a Persian historian and statesman who served as the vizier (minister) under the Ilkhanid dynasty. He authored the monumental work "Jami' al-tawarikh" (Compendium of Chronicles), a comprehensive historical account of the Mongol Empire and its neighboring regions.
In the realm of Islamic scholarship, Rashid Rida (1865-1935) was a prominent Syrian Muslim reformer and scholar. He played a significant role in the revivalist movement within Islam, advocating for a return to the principles of the Quran and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.
Another notable figure named Raschad was Rashid Karami (1921-1987), a Lebanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Lebanon on multiple occasions. He was instrumental in shaping the country's political landscape during a turbulent period in its history.
In more recent times, Rashad McCants (born 1984) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the NBA for several teams, including the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Sacramento Kings.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Raschad, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and the diverse backgrounds of those who have borne this name.
People
Raschad + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raschad as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Raschad: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raschad?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raschad 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 Raschad a common name?
We classify Raschad 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 Raschad most popular?
The single biggest year for Raschad was 1990, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raschad is about 35 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 Raschad in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Raschad a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raschad 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 Raschad still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Raschad 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 Raschad 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 many people are called Raschad?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.