Walid
A male given name from Arabic.
Every Walid since 1969 — 1,000 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Walid
Walid is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,382 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 1,000 American babies have been named Walid. Its peak came in 2017, when 38 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 Walid stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Walid year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #5,382 |
| 2024 | 21 | #4,876 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5,452 |
| 2022 | 20 | #5,005 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,546 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,962 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4,324 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4,599 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,118 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,981 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3,770 |
| 2014 | 31 | #3,528 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,792 |
| 2012 | 30 | #3,618 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,971 |
| 2010 | 26 | #3,988 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,542 |
| 2008 | 31 | #3,558 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,800 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4,214 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,625 |
| 2004 | 28 | #3,449 |
| 2003 | 24 | #3,727 |
| 2002 | 28 | #3,257 |
| 2001 | 31 | #2,984 |
| 2000 | 29 | #3,070 |
| 1995 | 22 | #3,187 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,983 |
| 1985 | 14 | #3,392 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,481 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #5,417 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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Famous people named Walid
- Walid Jumblatt Politician · b. 1949
- Walid Muallem Politician · b. 1941
- Walid Atta Soccer player · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Walid mean?
A male given name from Arabic.
How popular is the name Walid in 2025?
Walid ranked #5,382 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Walid?
1,000 babies have been named Walid in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Walid most popular?
Walid peaked in 2017, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Walid a boy or girl name?
Walid is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Walid rising or falling?
Walid is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Walid?
Well-known people named Walid include Walid Jumblatt (politician), Walid Muallem (politician), Walid Atta (soccer player).