Total births
988
Boys' name · since 1975
Rashod
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 988 babies named Rashod, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7915
- among boys today
- 988
- born since 1975
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
988 babies have been named Rashod since 1975, making it today's #7915 boys' name.
Rashod has 988 recorded births among boys since 1975, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7915 as of the latest data, more common than 45% of boys, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2025.
- #7915 among boys today
- 988 born since 1975
- 1990s peak decade
- 45% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rashod is currently the #7915 boys' name in America, more common than 45% of boys - 988 born since 1975, peaking in the 1990s.
- #7915
- among boys today
- 988
- born since 1975
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
Rashod vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7915
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 45% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Rashod was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
35 babies were named Rashod in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
How Rashod compares
988 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
Rashod's all-time total is 169% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rashod | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 988 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 35 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rashod's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Rashod's full recorded timeline at 2000, 45% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 55% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2022, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1994 peak of 35 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Rashod at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1994
Current rank
#7,915
Active since
1975
Rashod popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2025
- Peak year (1994)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Rashod by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Rashod's strongest decade.
285 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Rashod births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 76
1970s
76 births
- 1980s
1980s
185 births
- 1990s
1990s
285 births
- 2000s
2000s
232 births
- 2010s
2010s
168 births
- 2020s 42
2020s
42 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 285 births (29% of all-time use).
How Rashod 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 Rashod's total volume
Rashod vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rashod by state
Where Rashod concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 31 | 3.1% |
| #2 | Florida | | 22 | 2.2% |
| #3 | New York | | 20 | 2.0% |
| #4 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.5% |
Georgia share of Rashod's total US births 3.1%
Even split
31 of 988 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rashod? ▼
988 babies have been named Rashod since 1975. It currently ranks #7915 among boys. The peak year was 1994 with 35 births.
When was Rashod most popular? ▼
Rashod was most popular in the 1990s decade with 285 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Rashod most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rashod are Georgia (31 births), Florida (22 births), New York (20 births).
How long has the name Rashod been used? ▼
Rashod has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 51 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Rashod? ▼
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 Rashod's data
- Rashod's decade-level peak was the 1990s (285 total births); usage has since declined to 42 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Rashods (31 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Rashod
Nearby Names Like Rashod
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rashod
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 Rashod side by side: Rashod vs Rashad Rashod vs Rashawn Rashod vs Rasheed
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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, 1975–2025 (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. "Rashod: #7915 Boys' Name - 988 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rashod. 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 Rashod 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.