Reshod
An Arabic name meaning "right path" or "guidance".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Reshod. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Reshod today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Reshod births was 1988 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Reshod. 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 Reshod. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1988
5 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
1988 SSA rank
#8,244
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Reshod: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Reshod 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 Reshod during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Reshod
The given name Reshod is believed to have its origins in ancient Mesopotamia, the cradle of civilization located in the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. This name is thought to be derived from the Akkadian language, which was spoken in Mesopotamia during the third millennium BCE. The root word 'reshad' in Akkadian is believed to mean 'guide' or 'leader', suggesting that this name may have been bestowed upon individuals who possessed qualities of leadership or guidance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Reshod can be traced back to the ancient Sumerian city-state of Uruk, where a clay tablet from around 2500 BCE bears the name 'Reshod-ili', which translates to 'Reshod is my god'. This tablet is currently housed in the British Museum's collection, providing evidence of the name's ancient origins.
In the realm of historical figures, one notable individual bearing the name Reshod was a prominent philosopher and scholar from the city of Babylon during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II in the 6th century BCE. His writings on astronomy and mathematics were highly influential in the development of early scientific thought in the region.
Another significant figure named Reshod was a military commander who served under the Achaemenid Persian king Darius I in the 5th century BCE. Historical accounts describe his bravery and strategic prowess during the Persian Wars against the Greeks, where he played a crucial role in several notable battles.
Moving forward in time, a renowned poet and mystic named Reshod al-Din lived during the 12th century CE in the city of Nishapur, which is located in present-day Iran. His poetic works, infused with Sufi mysticism, remain celebrated and studied to this day, cementing his place in the literary canon of the region.
In the 14th century CE, a scholar and physician named Reshod ibn Ali made significant contributions to the field of medicine in the Islamic world. His treatises on various medical topics, including pharmacology and surgery, were widely circulated and studied by medical practitioners of the time.
The name Reshod has also been documented in various ancient texts and religious scriptures, although its precise meaning and context often differed across different cultures and belief systems. This diversity of interpretations highlights the rich tapestry of cultural influences that have shaped the name's legacy over the centuries.
People
Reshod + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Reshod as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Reshod: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Reshod?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Reshod 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 Reshod a common name?
We classify Reshod 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 Reshod most popular?
The single biggest year for Reshod was 1988, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Reshod is about 37 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 Reshod in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Reshod a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Reshod 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 Reshod still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Reshod 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 Reshod 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 are named Reshod?
Find out how many people share the name Reshod on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.