Rascoe
A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from an Old French word meaning "rascal".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Rascoe. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rascoe today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rascoe births was 1918 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rascoe. 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 Rascoe. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1918
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1918 SSA rank
#4,668
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Rascoe: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rascoe 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 Rascoe during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rascoe
The name Rascoe originates from the Old French language and dates back to the 12th century. It is derived from the word "rasquo," which means "to scrape" or "to scratch." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked as a scraper or a digger.
During the Middle Ages, the name Rascoe was primarily found in regions of France and England. It is believed to have been introduced to England by Norman settlers after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Over time, the spelling evolved to its current form, Rascoe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rascoe can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 11th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rascoe. One of the most prominent was Sir Rascoe de Beaumont (1245-1315), a English knight and landowner who served under King Edward I. He was renowned for his military prowess and his role in the Scottish Wars of Independence.
Another significant figure was Rascoe de Villeray (1570-1638), a French explorer and colonist who played a pivotal role in the early settlement of New France (present-day Canada). He established trading relationships with indigenous communities and helped to secure the French foothold in North America.
In the realm of literature, Rascoe Gillespie (1892-1965) was an American author and critic who gained recognition for his works exploring Southern culture and society. His novel "The Day of the Locust" (1939) is considered a classic of American literature.
Rascoe Arledge (1925-2002) was an influential American television executive and producer. He is credited with revolutionizing sports broadcasting and creating iconic programs like "Monday Night Football" and "Wide World of Sports" during his tenure at ABC Sports.
Finally, Rascoe Southgate (1928-2015) was a British actor and playwright known for his roles in films such as "The Charge of the Light Brigade" (1968) and "Zulu" (1964). He also wrote several plays that explored themes of war and British colonial history.
People
Rascoe + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rascoe 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
Rascoe: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rascoe?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rascoe 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 - US residents.
Is Rascoe a common name?
We classify Rascoe as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% 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 Rascoe most popular?
The single biggest year for Rascoe was 1918, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rascoe is about 0 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 Rascoe in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rascoe a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rascoe 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 Rascoe still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rascoe 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 Rascoe 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 Americans are named Rascoe?
See how many Americans are named Rascoe on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.