Rasheem

Rasheem - A very unique male name



  Nov 09,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Rasheem at a glance

Rasheem is ranked #3004 among boy baby names in 2009, with 11 births in 2009. It peaked in 1978 at #988 and first appeared on the charts in 1971.

Rank in 2009
#3004
Births in 2009
11
Peak year
1978 (#988)
First appeared
1971
Trend
#3045 in 2004 → #3004 in 2009 (Rising)
Popularity
1 in 157,946 boys
Visitor rating
4.1/5 (7 recent votes)

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

Rasheem appeared on the charts for the first time in 1971 on position #1619. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Rasheem and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Rasheem? 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 Rasheem. The baby boy name Rasheem was given to 11 baby boys in 2009, ranking #3004 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 157,946 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Rasheem peaked in popularity 48 years ago in 1978 on position 988.



Famous with this name

Rasheem Johnson
Rasheem Brown
Dave Rasheem


How would you rate Rasheem, 1-5?

Rating: 4.1/5 (7 recent votes)


Rasheem is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Rasheem is currently topping the baby name charts in Pennsylvania at position #1,095 - and is the least popular in New York at position #2,031.

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 Rasheem is where you live.


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Rasheem origin and meaning

Rasheem is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Rasheem, pop culture references for the name Rasheem and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Rasheem

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

Reagan / Rashawn / Reign / Rayshawn / Raekwon / Rashaun / Rakeem / Regan / Rishaan / Rogan /

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
20093004
20053537
20043045
20033928
20023808
20012807
19993646
19982278
19972401
19962425
19951701
19942777
19932101
19921512
19911467
19901488
19891518
19881796
19871942
19861296
19851426
19841304
19831665
19821659
19811099
19801133
19791086
1978988
19771213
19761180
19751389
19741347
19731350
19721426
19711619

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Pennsylvania1095
New York2031

Even more about Rasheem


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 Rasheem 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 Rasheem?

2 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
1978
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Rasheem
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 157,946
Letter count 7
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1971
2009 births +11

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