Rashand
An Arabic name meaning "righteous" or "wise guide".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Rashand. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rashand today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rashand births was 1978 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rashand. 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 Rashand. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1978
5 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
1978 SSA rank
#6,542
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Rashand: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rashand 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 Rashand during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rashand
The name Rashand is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, derived from the word "rasheed," which means "rightly guided" or "following the right path." This name holds deep cultural and religious significance in the Islamic tradition, particularly in the Middle Eastern and North African regions.
The earliest recorded use of the name Rashand can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who were considered pious and knowledgeable in religious matters, as they were seen as being "rightly guided" in their faith and practices.
One of the earliest historical figures known to bear the name Rashand was Rashand ibn Umar al-Baghdadi, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 8th century CE. He was highly regarded for his extensive knowledge of Islamic law and his contributions to the field of jurisprudence.
Another notable figure was Rashand al-Razi, a renowned Persian polymath who lived in the 9th and 10th centuries CE. He was a pioneer in the fields of medicine, philosophy, and natural sciences, and his works had a significant impact on the development of scientific thought in the Islamic world.
In the 11th century CE, Rashand ibn Ahmad al-Samarqandi was a prominent mathematician and astronomer from Samarkand, present-day Uzbekistan. He authored several influential works on astronomy and mathematics, including a treatise on the astrolabe, which was widely used for navigation and timekeeping.
During the 12th century CE, Rashand al-Din Sinan was the leader of the Nizari Ismaili state, known as the Order of Assassins. He was renowned for his political and military strategies, as well as his efforts to maintain the independence and sovereignty of his people.
In more recent history, Rashand Lewis was an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 1998 to 2010. He was a talented shooting guard and was part of the Seattle SuperSonics team that reached the NBA Finals in 1996.
Throughout its history, the name Rashand has carried a sense of guidance, wisdom, and righteousness, reflecting the cultural and religious values of the regions where it originated. While its popularity may have varied over time and across different regions, it remains a respected and meaningful name within the Islamic tradition.
People
Rashand + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rashand 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
Rashand: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rashand?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rashand 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 Rashand a common name?
We classify Rashand 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 Rashand most popular?
The single biggest year for Rashand was 1978, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rashand is about 45 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 Rashand in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rashand a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rashand 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 Rashand still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rashand 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 Rashand 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 Rashand?
Want to know how many people have the name Rashand? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.