Rashine
A variation of the Arabic name Rashin, meaning "steadfast" or "firm".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Rashine. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rashine today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rashine births was 1976 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rashine. 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 Rashine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1976
6 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
1978 SSA rank
#6,544
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Rashine: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rashine 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 Rashine 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 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rashine
The name Rashine originates from the ancient Sanskrit language of India, with roots dating back to the 1st century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "rashmi," which translates to "ray" or "beam of light." This name was initially bestowed upon individuals born during the early morning hours, symbolizing the dawn's radiant glow.
In Hindu mythology, Rashine is closely associated with the goddess Ushas, the personification of the dawn. Ancient hymns and scriptures, such as the Rig Veda, often invoke Ushas and her radiant presence, which may have influenced the name's popularity in certain regions of the Indian subcontinent.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rashine can be found in the Puranas, a vast collection of ancient Hindu texts dating back to the 3rd century CE. These texts mention a sage named Rashine, revered for his wisdom and spiritual enlightenment.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Rashine. One such individual was Rashine Govinda (1050-1125 CE), a celebrated poet and scholar from the Kalinga region of eastern India. His poetic works, which often celebrated the beauty of nature and the divine, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.
Another prominent figure was Rashine Narayana (1425-1498 CE), a revered saint and religious reformer from the Deccan Plateau region of southern India. He played a pivotal role in reviving and spreading the teachings of the Bhakti movement, which emphasized devotion and love for the divine.
In the 16th century, Rashine Devi (1501-1564 CE) was a renowned female poet and mystic from the royal court of the Mughal Empire. Her devotional poetry, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, has been widely studied and celebrated throughout the centuries.
During the 18th century, Rashine Khan (1710-1788 CE) was a renowned military commander and statesman from the Maratha Empire. He is remembered for his strategic brilliance and his role in expanding the empire's territories through his military campaigns.
In more recent times, Rashine Sharma (1925-2002 CE) was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She played a significant role in preserving and promoting the rich traditions of Indian dance forms, and her performances were widely acclaimed both within India and internationally.
People
Rashine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rashine as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Rashine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rashine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rashine 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Rashine a common name?
We classify Rashine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rashine most popular?
The single biggest year for Rashine was 1976, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rashine is about 50 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 Rashine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rashine a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rashine 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 Rashine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rashine 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 Rashine 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 share the name Rashine?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.