Farid
Every Farid since 1962 — 1,120 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Farid
Farid is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,775 in 2025 with 46 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 1,120 American babies have been named Farid. Its peak came in 2025, when 46 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 Farid stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Farid year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 | #2,775 |
| 2024 | 36 | #3,294 |
| 2023 | 42 | #2,968 |
| 2022 | 30 | #3,717 |
| 2021 | 29 | #3,762 |
| 2020 | 30 | #3,601 |
| 2019 | 30 | #3,658 |
| 2018 | 23 | #4,402 |
| 2017 | 33 | #3,403 |
| 2016 | 36 | #3,182 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,438 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3,400 |
| 2013 | 29 | #3,607 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4,176 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,355 |
| 2010 | 19 | #4,899 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,478 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,779 |
| 2007 | 27 | #3,816 |
| 2006 | 26 | #3,821 |
| 2005 | 31 | #3,267 |
| 2004 | 27 | #3,486 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,486 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,225 |
| 2001 | 24 | #3,544 |
| 2000 | 20 | #3,968 |
| 1995 | 16 | #3,929 |
| 1990 | 21 | #2,996 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,339 |
| 1980 | 16 | #2,868 |
| 1975 | 11 | #3,303 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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Famous people named Farid
- Farid al-Atrash Musician · 1910–1974
- Farid Simaika Politician · 1907–1943
- Farid Mammadov Singer · b. 1991
- Farid Mansurov Wrestler · b. 1982
- Farid Díaz Soccer player · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Farid in 2025?
Farid ranked #2,775 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 46 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Farid?
1,120 babies have been named Farid in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Farid most popular?
Farid peaked in 2025, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Farid a boy or girl name?
Farid is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Farid rising or falling?
Farid is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Farid?
Well-known people named Farid include Farid al-Atrash (musician), Farid Simaika (politician), Farid Mammadov (singer).