Boy · #10,774 in 2026

Rasool

Prophets in Islam are individuals in Islam who are believed to spread God's message on Earth and serve as models of ideal human behaviour. Some prophets are categorized as messengers, those who transmit divine revelation, most of them through the interaction of an angel. Muslims believe that many prophets existed, including many not mentioned in the Quran.

Current Rank
#10,774
Peak Rank
#2,361 (1977)
Total Babies
120
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1976
First Year
2017
Last Year
1977
Peak Year
#2361
Peak Rank
120
Total Count
16
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rasool

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Prophets in Islam are individuals in Islam who are believed to spread God's message on Earth and serve as models of ideal human behaviour. Some prophets are categorized as messengers, those who transmit divine revelation, most of them through the interaction of an angel. Muslims believe that many prophets existed, including many not mentioned in the Quran.

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The Story of Rasool

Rasool first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1976, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 19 Rasools were born — ranking #2,361 that year. As of 2026, Rasool ranks #10,774 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 120 Rasools have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Rasool

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rasool is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rasool

What does the name Rasool mean?
Prophets in Islam are individuals in Islam who are believed to spread God's message on Earth and serve as models of ideal human behaviour. Some prophets are categorized as messengers, those who transmit divine revelation, most of them through the interaction of an angel. Muslims believe that many prophets existed, including many not mentioned in the Quran.
How popular is Rasool in 2026?
In 2026, Rasool ranks #10,774 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Rasool most popular?
Rasool reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #2,361 that year with 19 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Rasool most popular?
Rasool has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rasool.
Is Rasool a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Rasool is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Rasool?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rasool include Alon, Bengie, Danell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rasool

Rasool is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 120 births in the dataset. Rasool's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #2,361. Use the chart and map above to compare Rasool's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.