Rashad
Rashad is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Good judgment, right guidance, or wisdom.
Origin and history
Rashad is an Arabic name meaning good judgment or wisdom. It gained steady usage in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly among African American families adopting Arabic names. It remains a well-recognized given name with consistent moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
16,247 babies in the United States have been named Rashad since 1880. It ranks #926 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1258.
States where it is most popular
- FL (10.5 %)
- GA (9.1 %)
- CA (7.9 %)
- NY (7.2 %)
- TX (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,319 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,774 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,693 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,276 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,471 |
| 2020-2029 | 714 |
Famous people named Rashad
- Rashad Jennings: Athlete, Television Personality
- Rashad Evans: Mixed Martial Artist
- Rashad McCants: Basketball Player
Fun facts
- The name derives from the Arabic root r-sh-d, which carries meanings related to maturity, integrity, and good counsel.
- The name reached its highest rankings in the United States during the late 1970s through the 1980s.