Khalid
Every Khalid since 1962 — 8,197 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Khalid
Khalid is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #940 in 2025 with 250 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 8,197 American babies have been named Khalid. Its peak came in 2019, when 273 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Khalid stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Khalid year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 250 | #940 |
| 2024 | 246 | #937 |
| 2023 | 218 | #1,011 |
| 2022 | 235 | #963 |
| 2021 | 259 | #891 |
| 2020 | 251 | #898 |
| 2019 | 273 | #827 |
| 2018 | 264 | #845 |
| 2017 | 253 | #863 |
| 2016 | 238 | #907 |
| 2015 | 198 | #1,027 |
| 2014 | 220 | #963 |
| 2013 | 172 | #1,086 |
| 2012 | 174 | #1,079 |
| 2011 | 157 | #1,150 |
| 2010 | 143 | #1,237 |
| 2009 | 139 | #1,268 |
| 2008 | 135 | #1,290 |
| 2007 | 152 | #1,166 |
| 2006 | 149 | #1,142 |
| 2005 | 143 | #1,138 |
| 2004 | 138 | #1,142 |
| 2003 | 172 | #952 |
| 2002 | 222 | #780 |
| 2001 | 246 | #717 |
| 2000 | 212 | #783 |
| 1995 | 213 | #737 |
| 1990 | 96 | #1,092 |
| 1985 | 60 | #1,236 |
| 1980 | 77 | #1,035 |
| 1975 | 65 | #1,025 |
| 1970 | 25 | #1,768 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,730 |
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Famous people named Khalid
- Khalid ibn al-Walid Military personnel · 592–642
- Khalid of Saudi Arabia Politician · 1912–1982
- Khalid bin Barghash of Zanzibar Politician · 1874–1927
- Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Extremist · b. 1964
- Khalid Bakdash Politician · 1912–1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Khalid in 2025?
Khalid ranked #940 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 250 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Khalid?
8,197 babies have been named Khalid in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Khalid most popular?
Khalid peaked in 2019, when 273 newborns received the name.
Is Khalid a boy or girl name?
Khalid is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Khalid rising or falling?
Khalid is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Khalid?
Well-known people named Khalid include Khalid ibn al-Walid (military personnel), Khalid of Saudi Arabia (politician), Khalid bin Barghash of Zanzibar (politician).