Saad
A male given name from Arabic.
Every Saad since 1973 — 2,476 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Saad
Saad is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,353 in 2025 with 59 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 2,476 American babies have been named Saad. Its peak came in 2012, when 82 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 Saad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Saad year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59 | #2,353 |
| 2024 | 64 | #2,258 |
| 2023 | 50 | #2,649 |
| 2022 | 45 | #2,862 |
| 2021 | 47 | #2,726 |
| 2020 | 66 | #2,134 |
| 2019 | 58 | #2,357 |
| 2018 | 71 | #2,041 |
| 2017 | 79 | #1,868 |
| 2016 | 76 | #1,934 |
| 2015 | 77 | #1,906 |
| 2014 | 75 | #1,939 |
| 2013 | 79 | #1,825 |
| 2012 | 82 | #1,811 |
| 2011 | 53 | #2,399 |
| 2010 | 69 | #1,999 |
| 2009 | 62 | #2,180 |
| 2008 | 60 | #2,230 |
| 2007 | 68 | #2,049 |
| 2006 | 69 | #1,964 |
| 2005 | 75 | #1,768 |
| 2004 | 79 | #1,650 |
| 2003 | 65 | #1,839 |
| 2002 | 77 | #1,595 |
| 2001 | 63 | #1,794 |
| 2000 | 53 | #1,960 |
| 1995 | 37 | #2,202 |
| 1990 | 46 | #1,751 |
| 1985 | 23 | #2,344 |
| 1980 | 13 | #3,398 |
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Famous people named Saad
- Saad Zaghloul Politician · 1858–1927
- Saad Al-Salim Al-Sabah Politician · 1930–2008
- Saad Hariri Politician · b. 1970
- Saad el-Shazly Military personnel · 1922–2011
- Saad Lamjarred Actor · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Saad mean?
A male given name from Arabic.
How popular is the name Saad in 2025?
Saad ranked #2,353 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 59 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Saad?
2,476 babies have been named Saad in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Saad most popular?
Saad peaked in 2012, when 82 newborns received the name.
Is Saad a boy or girl name?
Saad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Saad rising or falling?
Saad is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Saad?
Well-known people named Saad include Saad Zaghloul (politician), Saad Al-Salim Al-Sabah (politician), Saad Hariri (politician).