Total births
2,566
Boys' name · since 1966
Rashid
Since 1966, U.S. Social Security records show 2,566 babies named Rashid, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3555
- among boys today
- 2,566
- born since 1966
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
2,566 babies have been named Rashid since 1966, making it today's #3555 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rashid has been recorded 2,566 times among boys since 1966, currently ranked #3555 nationally and more common than 75% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1966 to 2025.
- #3555 among boys today
- 2,566 born since 1966
- 1990s peak decade
- 75% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rashid is currently the #3555 boys' name in America, more common than 75% of boys - 2,566 born since 1966, peaking in the 1990s.
- #3555
- among boys today
- 2,566
- born since 1966
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Rashid vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3555
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 75% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Rashid was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
68 babies were named Rashid in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
How Rashid compares
2,566 Top 18% higher than 82% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Rashid's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rashid | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,566 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 68 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rashid's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rashid's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1966, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 68, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rashid at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1996
Current rank
#3,555
Active since
1966
Rashid popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2025
- Peak year (1996)
- 68
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Rashid by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Rashid's strongest decade.
564 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Rashid births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 45
1960s
45 births
- 1970s
1970s
435 births
- 1980s
1980s
495 births
- 1990s
1990s
564 births
- 2000s
2000s
447 births
- 2010s
2010s
392 births
- 2020s 188
2020s
188 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 564 births (22% of all-time use).
How Rashid compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Rashid's total volume
Rashid vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rashid by state
Where Rashid concentrates geographically, total births since 1966
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 388 | 15.1% |
| #2 | California | | 152 | 5.9% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 120 | 4.7% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 78 | 3.0% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 43 | 1.7% |
| #6 | Texas | | 22 | 0.9% |
| #7 | Florida | | 20 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 12 | 0.5% |
New York share of Rashid's total US births 15.1%
Even split
388 of 2,566 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Rashid appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rashid? ▼
2,566 babies have been named Rashid since 1966. It currently ranks #3555 among boys. The peak year was 1996 with 68 births.
When was Rashid most popular? ▼
Rashid was most popular in the 1990s decade with 564 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Rashid most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rashid are New York (388 births), California (152 births), New Jersey (120 births).
How long has the name Rashid been used? ▼
Rashid has been recorded in Social Security data since 1966, spanning 60 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Rashid? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rashad, Rashawn, Rasheed, Rashaad, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rashid's data
- Rashid's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (564 total births) through the 2020s (188) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Rashids (388 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rashid
Nearby Names Like Rashid
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rashid
Rashad Boy
#1788 16,247 births
Rashawn Boy
#3066 6,408 births
Rasheed Boy
#3720 4,838 births
Rashaad Boy
#3476 3,408 births
Rashaun Boy
#4948 3,132 births
Compare Rashid side by side: Rashid vs Rashad Rashid vs Rashawn Rashid vs Rasheed
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Rashid
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1966–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rashid: #3555 Boys' Name - 2,566 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rashid. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rashid draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.