Declining since 1995, #3,240 for boys today.
Popularity of Rasheed since 1968
Babies named Rasheed per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 678 |
| 1980s | 832 |
| 1990s | 1,509 |
| 2000s | 1,109 |
| 2010s | 499 |
| 2020s | 199 |
Meaning & origin
Rasheed is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'rightly guided,' with roots in Islamic tradition. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1968, and its popularity peaked in 1995, when it ranked highest. Since then, its use has steadily declined, classifying it as a falling name. In 2025, it ranked 3,240th, with a 1-in-47,447 frequency. The name has been most common in Florida and New York, reflecting communities with significant Muslim and Arab-American populations.
Rasheed derives from the Arabic root r-sh-d, conveying guidance and correctness. The name is closely linked to the attribute al-Rashid, 'the Rightly Guided,' one of the 99 names of God in Islam. Historically it has been used throughout the Muslim world, and its English spelling has been in use in the United States since at least the late 1960s.
Where Rasheed is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rash, Sheed
Sibling names for Rasheed
Names that share Rasheed's style, for a brother or sister.
