Roshaad
Of Arabic origin, meaning "guide" or "leader".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Roshaad. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Roshaad today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Roshaad births was 2002 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Roshaad. 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 Roshaad. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2002
5 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#12,139
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Roshaad: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Roshaad 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 Roshaad during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Roshaad
The name Roshaad is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Eastern and North African regions. The name is derived from the Arabic word "rushd," which means "righteousness" or "guidance." In Islamic tradition, the concept of rushd is closely associated with the notion of being rightly guided and following the path of wisdom and virtue.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Roshaad can be found in ancient Arabic texts and manuscripts dating back to the 8th and 9th centuries. During this period, the name was often bestowed upon individuals who were renowned for their piety, knowledge, and moral uprightness. It was a name that carried significant cultural and religious significance within the Islamic world.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Roshaad. One such individual was Roshaad ibn al-Walid (c. 710-792 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who made significant contributions to the development of Islamic jurisprudence. His works were widely studied and influential in shaping the legal systems of various Muslim societies.
Another prominent figure was Roshaad al-Din Sinan (c. 1135-1192 CE), the leader of the Nizari Ismaili state and often referred to as the "Old Man of the Mountain." He was known for his strategic leadership and the establishment of a formidable network of assassins, which played a crucial role in the political landscape of the Middle East during the Crusades.
In the realm of literature, Roshaad al-Ghazali (c. 1058-1111 CE) stands out as a prominent figure. A highly influential Persian philosopher, theologian, and mystic, he authored numerous works that explored the intersection of Islamic thought, Sufism, and ethics. His seminal work, "The Revival of the Religious Sciences," is considered a masterpiece and has had a lasting impact on Islamic intellectual traditions.
Moving forward in time, Roshaad Pasha (1813-1888) was an Ottoman statesman and military leader who served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire from 1876 to 1878. He played a significant role in the Tanzimat reforms, which aimed to modernize and strengthen the Ottoman state.
Lastly, Roshaad Bey (1865-1925) was an Egyptian nationalist and political activist who advocated for Egypt's independence from British colonial rule. He was a prominent figure in the Egyptian Revolution of 1919 and played a crucial role in mobilizing public support for the nationalist movement.
These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have borne the name Roshaad throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields such as religion, politics, literature, and social reform.
People
Roshaad + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Roshaad 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
Roshaad: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Roshaad?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Roshaad 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 Roshaad a common name?
We classify Roshaad 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 Roshaad most popular?
The single biggest year for Roshaad was 2002, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Roshaad is about 24 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 Roshaad in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Roshaad a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Roshaad 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 Roshaad still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Roshaad 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 Roshaad 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 Roshaad?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.