Amad
Every Amad since 1975 — 359 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amad
Amad is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1975, 359 American babies have been named Amad. Its peak came in 2001, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Amad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amad year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #10,869 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,058 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,798 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,190 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,117 |
| 2016 | 8 | #8,869 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,166 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,582 |
| 2011 | 7 | #9,652 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,177 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,774 |
| 2007 | 6 | #10,992 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,451 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,656 |
| 2004 | 10 | #6,999 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,263 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,550 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,308 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,795 |
| 1995 | 9 | #5,941 |
| 1990 | 8 | #5,846 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,668 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Amad
- Amad Al-Hosni Soccer player · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Amad in 2025?
Amad did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Amad?
359 babies have been named Amad in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amad most popular?
Amad peaked in 2001, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Amad a boy or girl name?
Amad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Amad rising or falling?
Amad is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Amad?
Well-known people named Amad include Amad Al-Hosni (soccer player).