Rashaud
Of Arabic origin, meaning "rightly guided" or "following the right path".
Name Census estimates that about 1,271 living Americans carry the first name Rashaud. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rashaud today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rashaud births was 1993 (52 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rashaud. 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.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 269,673 Americans
Peak year
1993
52 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,599
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Rashaud: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rashaud from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 386 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rashaud 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 Rashaud during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rashauds live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Florida, Georgia, Texas recorded the most babies named Rashaud, while Missouri, Maryland, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rashaud
The name Rashaud finds its origins in the Arabic language, emerging during the medieval period in the Islamic world. It is derived from the Arabic root word "rashada," which means "to be rightly guided" or "to follow the right path." The name's etymology reflects the Islamic faith's emphasis on spiritual guidance and righteousness.
Historically, the name Rashaud was prevalent in regions where Arabic culture and Islamic traditions held significant influence, including the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of the Mediterranean. It was a popular choice among Muslim families, often bestowed upon their sons with the hope that they would embrace the virtues of wisdom and piety.
Records of the name Rashaud can be traced back to the 9th century, during the Abbasid Caliphate, when it appeared in various literary works and historical chronicles. One notable figure bearing this name was Rashaud al-Asadi, a renowned Islamic scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century and contributed to the development of Arabic literature.
Throughout the centuries, the name Rashaud has been carried by several influential individuals across various fields. In the 12th century, Rashaud al-Din Sinan, also known as the "Old Man of the Mountain," was the leader of the Nizari Ismaili state and played a significant role in the Crusades against the Frankish invaders.
In the 14th century, Rashaud al-Din Fazlullah, a Persian historian and writer, authored the famous work "Jami' al-Tawarikh" (Compendium of Chronicles), a comprehensive account of the Mongol Empire and its rulers.
During the 16th century, Rashaud al-Ghazi was a prominent Ottoman military commander and statesman who played a crucial role in the Ottoman-Safavid War and the conquest of Baghdad in 1534.
In more recent times, Rashaud Robinson, born in 1978, is an American civil rights activist and the current president of the civil rights organization Color Of Change.
The name Rashaud has transcended its Arabic roots and has been adopted by various cultures and communities around the world, serving as a reminder of the enduring influence of Islamic traditions and the appreciation for guidance and righteousness across diverse societies.
People
Rashaud + last name combinations
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FAQ
Rashaud: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rashaud?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,271 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rashaud 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 269,673 US residents.
Is Rashaud a common name?
We classify Rashaud as "Rare". It ranks above 91.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,298 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rashaud most popular?
The single biggest year for Rashaud was 1993, when 52 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rashaud is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rashaud a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rashaud 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.
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.