Fahad
Borrowed from Arabic فَهْد (fahd).
Every Fahad since 1978 — 1,612 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fahad
Fahad is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,459 in 2025 with 55 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 1,612 American babies have been named Fahad. Its peak came in 2024, when 73 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Fahad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fahad year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | #2,459 |
| 2024 | 73 | #2,063 |
| 2023 | 65 | #2,199 |
| 2022 | 50 | #2,653 |
| 2021 | 54 | #2,472 |
| 2020 | 48 | #2,632 |
| 2019 | 47 | #2,706 |
| 2018 | 53 | #2,453 |
| 2017 | 69 | #2,038 |
| 2016 | 54 | #2,392 |
| 2015 | 68 | #2,073 |
| 2014 | 56 | #2,326 |
| 2013 | 55 | #2,311 |
| 2012 | 37 | #3,071 |
| 2011 | 40 | #2,919 |
| 2010 | 33 | #3,334 |
| 2009 | 26 | #3,951 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,590 |
| 2007 | 27 | #3,815 |
| 2006 | 31 | #3,407 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,853 |
| 2004 | 33 | #3,041 |
| 2003 | 27 | #3,390 |
| 2002 | 35 | #2,710 |
| 2001 | 38 | #2,540 |
| 2000 | 33 | #2,762 |
| 1995 | 23 | #3,048 |
| 1990 | 23 | #2,808 |
| 1985 | 16 | #2,990 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,253 |
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Famous people named Fahad
- Fahad Al-Ghesheyan Soccer player · b. 1973
- Fahad Al-Muwallad Soccer player · b. 1994
- Fahad Al-Mirdasi Referee · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fahad mean?
Borrowed from Arabic فَهْد (fahd).
How popular is the name Fahad in 2025?
Fahad ranked #2,459 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 55 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fahad?
1,612 babies have been named Fahad in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fahad most popular?
Fahad peaked in 2024, when 73 newborns received the name.
Is Fahad a boy or girl name?
Fahad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fahad rising or falling?
Fahad is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Fahad?
Well-known people named Fahad include Fahad Al-Ghesheyan (soccer player), Fahad Al-Muwallad (soccer player), Fahad Al-Mirdasi (referee).