Azad
Every Azad since 1918 — 380 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Azad
Azad is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,560 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 380 American babies have been named Azad. Its peak came in 2023, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Azad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Azad year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,560 |
| 2024 | 21 | #4,722 |
| 2023 | 36 | #3,301 |
| 2022 | 20 | #4,868 |
| 2021 | 24 | #4,256 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,009 |
| 2019 | 19 | #4,981 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,343 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,731 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,399 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,537 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,762 |
| 2013 | 8 | #8,880 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,218 |
| 2011 | 5 | #12,477 |
| 2010 | 6 | #10,900 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,087 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,247 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #11,642 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,029 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,504 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,256 |
| 1985 | 6 | #5,841 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,578 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Azad
- Azad Singer · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Azad in 2025?
Azad ranked #4,560 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Azad?
380 babies have been named Azad in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Azad most popular?
Azad peaked in 2023, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Azad a boy or girl name?
Azad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Azad rising or falling?
Azad is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Azad?
Well-known people named Azad include Azad (singer).