Shahid
Every Shahid since 1968 — 716 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shahid
Shahid is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,587 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 716 American babies have been named Shahid. Its peak came in 2000, when 24 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 Shahid stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shahid year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,587 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,729 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,606 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8,205 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,605 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,421 |
| 2019 | 10 | #8,116 |
| 2018 | 12 | #7,055 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,909 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,525 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,259 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,680 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,472 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,564 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,526 |
| 2010 | 10 | #8,040 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,512 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,894 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,808 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,827 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,604 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,763 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,499 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,464 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,369 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,514 |
| 1995 | 23 | #3,083 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,936 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,767 |
| 1980 | 13 | #3,402 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,896 |
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Famous people named Shahid
- Shahid Khan Businessperson · b. 1950
- Shahid Kapoor Actor · b. 1981
- Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Politician · b. 1958
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shahid in 2025?
Shahid ranked #13,587 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shahid?
716 babies have been named Shahid in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shahid most popular?
Shahid peaked in 2000, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Shahid a boy or girl name?
Shahid is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shahid rising or falling?
Shahid is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Shahid?
Well-known people named Shahid include Shahid Khan (businessperson), Shahid Kapoor (actor), Shahid Khaqan Abbasi (politician).