Rashaad

Rashaad - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Rashaad at a glance

Rashaad is ranked #4245 among boy baby names in 2024, with 5 births in 2024. It peaked in 1988 at #807 and first appeared on the charts in 1976.

Rank in 2024
#4245
Births in 2024
5
Peak year
1988 (#807)
First appeared
1976
Trend
#4141 in 2019 → #4245 in 2024 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 295,303 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (1 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Rashaad appeared on the charts for the first time in 1976 on position #2180. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Rashaad and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Rashaad? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Rashaad. The baby boy name Rashaad was given to 5 baby boys in 2024, ranking #4245 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 295,303 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Rashaad peaked in popularity 38 years ago in 1988 on position 807.



Famous with this name

Rashaad Jackson
Rashaad Hall
Rashaad Horne


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Rating: 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)


Rashaad is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Rashaad is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #2,028 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #2,028.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Rashaad is where you live.


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Rashaad origin and meaning

Rashaad is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Rashaad, pop culture references for the name Rashaad and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Rashaad

We've found the following names that sound similar to Rashaad, sorted by popularity.

Rashad / Rusty / Rasheed / Rashid / Rashaud / Rashod / Rocket / Rashed / Rashida / Richad /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20244245
20234265
20203315
20194141
20174188
20163111
20154275
20144290
20122039
20111858
20102593
20091789
20082031
20072078
20062206
20052822
20041800
20031574
20021460
20011460
20001334
19991410
19981703
19971020
19961083
1995965
1994966
19931081
19921092
1991938
1990871
1989842
1988807
1987876
19861173
19851529
19831728
19821353
19811703
19801282
19791538
19781442
19771362
19762180

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Florida2028

Even more about Rashaad


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Rashaad a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Rashaad?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1988
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Rashaad
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 295,303
Letter count 7
Syllable count 3
Year first discovered 1976
2024 births +5

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