Declining since 2013, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Rasul since 1975
Babies named Rasul per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1994, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rasul's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 64 |
| 1990s | 81 |
| 2000s | 80 |
| 2010s | 99 |
| 2020s | 50 |
Meaning & origin
Rasul is a name deeply rooted in Islamic faith, carrying the powerful meaning of 'messenger' or 'prophet.' While its English transliteration has appeared in U.S. records since 1975, it remains uncommon, ranking 12,008 in 2025 (roughly 1 in 341,615 male births). The name peaked in popularity in 2024, though its trajectory has been falling since 2013. The name is associated with no particular states in the data, suggesting it is used sporadically across the country. Parents choosing Rasul today often do so to honor religious heritage or to bestow a name with profound spiritual significance.
Rasul is an Arabic word meaning 'messenger' or 'apostle', specifically used in Islam to refer to prophets who were sent with a divine message. The name is derived from the Arabic root r-s-l, which conveys the idea of sending. While commonly associated with the Prophet Muhammad as the final messenger, the term appears throughout the Quran. As a given name, Rasul has been used among Muslim families for centuries, often chosen to reflect religious devotion.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Rasool, Rassoul
Sibling names for Rasul
Names that share Rasul's style, for a brother or sister.
