Fouad
Every Fouad since 1976 — 423 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fouad
Fouad is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,177 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 423 American babies have been named Fouad. Its peak came in 1996, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Fouad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fouad year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,177 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,274 |
| 2023 | 5 | #12,841 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,252 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,209 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,683 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7,820 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,095 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,248 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,856 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,229 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,206 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,431 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,046 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,349 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,364 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,175 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,122 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,214 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,740 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,398 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,752 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,159 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,477 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,354 |
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Famous people named Fouad
- Fouad Mebazaa Politician · b. 1933
- Fouad Siniora Politician · b. 1943
- Fouad Twal Religious figure · b. 1940
- Fouad Chafik Soccer player · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fouad in 2025?
Fouad ranked #9,177 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fouad?
423 babies have been named Fouad in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fouad most popular?
Fouad peaked in 1996, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Fouad a boy or girl name?
Fouad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fouad rising or falling?
Fouad has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Fouad?
Well-known people named Fouad include Fouad Mebazaa (politician), Fouad Siniora (politician), Fouad Twal (religious figure).