Rashaud

A boy's name of American origin with 1,298 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#7599 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

Rashaud peaked during the Millennial wave, when 52 babies received this name in a single year (1993). That era was defined by pop-culture-influenced, individuality-forward naming, and Rashaud remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.

In the most recent SSA release, Rashaud ranks #7599 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.

Rashaud is a boy's baby name of American origin, a creative variant of Rashad — from the Arabic rashid meaning 'rightly guided' or 'wise.' The -ud ending gives it a distinctive spelling identity within the popular Rashad name family. Rashad has been a beloved name in African American communities since the 1970s, partly through Rashad Evans and other prominent bearers.

Rashaud carries all the meaning of its Arabic root in a form that is distinctly shaped by American naming creativity.

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Phonetically, Rashaud belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the American naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring American names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Rashaud’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

1,298

Total births

Since 1977

1993

Peak

52 births

1977

First recorded

48 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Rashaud was #3202 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #7599, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1977Peak: 1993 (52 births)Current: #7599

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Rashaud
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	59	#7727	▼
2010s	249	#4513	▼
2000s	366	#2956	—
1990s	386	#2195	▲
1980s	199	#2983	▲
1970s	39	#3255	—

The Story of Rashaud

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1993, Rashaud is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Rashaud are most likely born between 1983 and 2003.

How rare is Rashaud?

Only about 1 in every 327,273 babies born in 2024 was named Rashaud — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1977, peaked in the 1990s with 386 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Rashaud by the numbers

Would fill 27 school buses
Meeting one Rashaud per day would take 3.6 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(48 years, 1977–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Rashaud
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	11	#7599	+5 (83.3%)
2023	6	#11925	-11 (-64.7%)
2022	17	#5583	+4 (30.8%)
2021	13	#6588	+1 (8.3%)
2020	12	#6938	+1 (9.1%)
2019	11	#7518	-11 (-50.0%)
2018	22	#4576	+7 (46.7%)
2017	15	#6004	-5 (-25.0%)
2016	20	#4904	+1 (5.3%)
2015	19	#5013	-10 (-34.5%)
2014	29	#3672	+2 (7.4%)
2013	27	#3835	-7 (-20.6%)
2012	34	#3286	-2 (-5.6%)
2011	36	#3153	0
2010	36	#3165	-11 (-23.4%)
2009	47	#2648	+4 (9.3%)
2008	43	#2816	0
2007	43	#2796	+7 (19.4%)
2006	36	#3068	+3 (9.1%)
2005	33	#3153	+2 (6.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rashaud a boy's or girl's name?

Rashaud is primarily a boy's name.

When was Rashaud most popular?

Rashaud reached its peak popularity in 1993 with 52 births that year. It is currently ranked #7599 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Rashaud?

Rashaud is currently ranked #7599 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,298 babies since 1977.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1977–2024