Rashim
A male name of Arabic origin meaning "archer" or "one skilled with arrows".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Rashim. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rashim today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rashim births was 1975 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rashim. 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 Rashim. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1975
5 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1975 SSA rank
#6,116
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Rashim: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rashim 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 Rashim 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 Rashim
The given name Rashim has its origins in the Sanskrit language and the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "rashmi," meaning "ray of light" or "beam." The name is believed to have been in use since ancient times, possibly dating back to the Vedic period in Indian history, around 1500-500 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Rashim can be found in the Vedic literature, specifically the Rig Veda, one of the oldest sacred texts in Hinduism. The name is mentioned in connection with celestial bodies and the concept of light and radiance.
In the medieval era, the name Rashim gained popularity among Hindu communities across the Indian subcontinent. It was particularly favored by those who valued the symbolism of light and enlightenment. Some historical figures who bore the name Rashim include Rashim Chandra Dutt (1825-1909), a renowned Bengali writer and philosopher.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Rashim was also adopted by some Muslim communities in the region, reflecting the cultural exchange and influence between different religious and ethnic groups in the Indian subcontinent. One notable figure from this period was Rashim Khan (1564-1627), a Mughal-era military commander and administrator.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, the name Rashim gained further popularity among Hindu communities in British India. One prominent figure was Rashim Chandra Majumdar (1888-1980), an Indian historian and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Indian history and culture.
Another noteworthy individual was Rashim Chandra Dutt (1848-1909), a Bengali novelist and playwright who is considered a pioneer of the Bengali literary renaissance. His works explored themes of social reform and the impact of Western education on traditional Indian society.
Throughout history, the name Rashim has been associated with a sense of brilliance, enlightenment, and intellectual pursuits. Its Sanskrit origins and connection to celestial bodies and the concept of light have contributed to its enduring appeal and significance in various cultural and religious contexts across the Indian subcontinent.
People
Rashim + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rashim as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rashim: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rashim?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rashim 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 Rashim a common name?
We classify Rashim 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 Rashim most popular?
The single biggest year for Rashim was 1975, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rashim is about 47 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 Rashim in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rashim a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rashim 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 Rashim still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rashim 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 Rashim 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 have the name Rashim?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.