Rashard
Rashard is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Brave ruler or powerful leader, as a variant of Richard.
Origin and history
Rashard is a modern American name, commonly understood as a variant of Richard or a blend of names like Rashad and Richard. Derived ultimately from Germanic roots meaning 'brave ruler', it gained usage in the United States during the late 20th century. It remains a distinctive name choice, maintaining moderate but steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,712 babies in the United States have been named Rashard since 1880. It ranks #2487 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1840.
States where it is most popular
- FL (33.8 %)
- TX (12.1 %)
- GA (11.2 %)
- NY (10.5 %)
- MD (9.8 %)
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 | 228 |
| 1980-1990 | 610 |
| 1990-2000 | 768 |
| 2000-2010 | 640 |
| 2010-2019 | 379 |
| 2020-2029 | 87 |
Famous people named Rashard
- Rashard Lewis: Basketball Player
- Rashard Mendenhall: American Football Player
Fun facts
- Rashard developed in the late 20th century in the U.S. as a creative combination of Richard and Rashad.
- The name achieved higher visibility through several prominent professional American athletes.