Fareed
Ultimately from Arabic فَرِيد (farīd).
Every Fareed since 1970 — 728 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fareed
Fareed is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,575 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 728 American babies have been named Fareed. Its peak came in 2009, when 36 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 Fareed stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fareed year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,575 |
| 2024 | 18 | #5,301 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,036 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7,947 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,436 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,276 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,381 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,860 |
| 2017 | 28 | #3,811 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,384 |
| 2015 | 31 | #3,541 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,817 |
| 2013 | 30 | #3,522 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,798 |
| 2011 | 26 | #3,924 |
| 2010 | 25 | #4,030 |
| 2009 | 36 | #3,180 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,174 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,506 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,606 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,290 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,381 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,485 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,747 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,600 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,473 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,633 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,782 |
| 1985 | 15 | #3,121 |
| 1980 | 22 | #2,305 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #4,947 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
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Famous people named Fareed
- Fareed Zakaria Writer · b. 1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fareed mean?
Ultimately from Arabic فَرِيد (farīd).
How popular is the name Fareed in 2025?
Fareed ranked #6,575 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fareed?
728 babies have been named Fareed in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fareed most popular?
Fareed peaked in 2009, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Fareed a boy or girl name?
Fareed is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fareed rising or falling?
Fareed is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Fareed?
Well-known people named Fareed include Fareed Zakaria (writer).