Fahd
Borrowed from Arabic فَهْد (fahd).
Every Fahd since 1980 — 392 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fahd
Fahd is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,275 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 392 American babies have been named Fahd. Its peak came in 2017, when 20 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 Fahd stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fahd 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 | #5,275 |
| 2024 | 20 | #4,936 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,651 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,277 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,778 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,321 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,199 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,800 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,797 |
| 2016 | 19 | #4,997 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,085 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,201 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,323 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,743 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,720 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10,003 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7,884 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 5 | #12,951 |
| 2006 | 8 | #8,971 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,435 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,238 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,442 |
| 2002 | 6 | #9,758 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,777 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,679 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,545 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,877 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,115 |
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Famous people named Fahd
- Fahd of Saudi Arabia Politician · 1921–2005
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fahd mean?
Borrowed from Arabic فَهْد (fahd).
How popular is the name Fahd in 2025?
Fahd ranked #5,275 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 Fahd?
392 babies have been named Fahd in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fahd most popular?
Fahd peaked in 2017, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Fahd a boy or girl name?
Fahd is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fahd rising or falling?
Fahd is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Fahd?
Well-known people named Fahd include Fahd of Saudi Arabia (politician).