Rhasaan
An Arabic name meaning "one who rejoices" or "he who rejoices".
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Rhasaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rhasaan today is around 51 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rhasaan births was 1973 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rhasaan. 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 Rhasaan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1973
8 babies that year
Average age
51
years old
1978 SSA rank
#5,614
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Rhasaan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rhasaan 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 Rhasaan 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 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rhasaan
The name Rhasaan is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, with roots dating back to the 7th century CE during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. It is derived from the Arabic word "rashad," which means "guidance" or "righteous path." The name likely gained prominence among Arab cultures and communities during the spread of Islam across the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rhasaan can be found in historical texts from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over a vast territory spanning from modern-day Iran to Morocco between the 8th and 13th centuries. During this period, the name was associated with scholars, religious leaders, and intellectuals who contributed to the flourishing of knowledge and culture in the region.
Notable historical figures bearing the name Rhasaan include Rhasaan al-Kindi (801-873 CE), a renowned Arab philosopher, mathematician, and scientist who made significant contributions to the fields of optics, physics, and metaphysics. He is often regarded as one of the first Arab philosophers to introduce Greek philosophical ideas to the Islamic world.
Another prominent figure was Rhasaan al-Ghazali (1058-1111 CE), a highly influential Muslim theologian, jurist, and philosopher. His works, particularly "The Incoherence of the Philosophers" and "The Revival of the Religious Sciences," had a profound impact on the development of Islamic thought and continue to be studied and analyzed by scholars to this day.
In the realm of literature, Rhasaan al-Mutanabbi (915-965 CE) stands out as one of the most celebrated Arab poets of all time. His eloquent and powerful verses, often exploring themes of courage, valor, and honor, earned him widespread acclaim during his lifetime and continue to be recited and admired by poets and literature enthusiasts around the world.
Another notable figure bearing the name Rhasaan was Rhasaan al-Biruni (973-1048 CE), a renowned scholar, astronomer, and polymath who made significant contributions to various fields, including mathematics, geography, and history. His extensive travels and studies of different cultures and civilizations led him to produce groundbreaking works that greatly influenced the scientific and intellectual landscape of his time.
While the name Rhasaan has deep historical roots, it has maintained its significance and popularity across various cultures and regions, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of Arabic language and Islamic civilization.
People
Rhasaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rhasaan 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
Rhasaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rhasaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rhasaan 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Rhasaan a common name?
We classify Rhasaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rhasaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Rhasaan was 1973, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rhasaan is about 51 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 Rhasaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rhasaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rhasaan 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 Rhasaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rhasaan 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 Rhasaan 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 called Rhasaan?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.