Faisal
From Arabic فَيْصَل (fayṣal, literally “arbiter”).
Every Faisal since 1973 — 2,150 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Faisal
Faisal is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,052 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 2,150 American babies have been named Faisal. Its peak came in 2014, 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 Faisal stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Faisal year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3,052 |
| 2024 | 47 | #2,762 |
| 2023 | 35 | #3,368 |
| 2022 | 51 | #2,625 |
| 2021 | 41 | #2,992 |
| 2020 | 52 | #2,478 |
| 2019 | 52 | #2,533 |
| 2018 | 46 | #2,683 |
| 2017 | 64 | #2,139 |
| 2016 | 60 | #2,242 |
| 2015 | 66 | #2,121 |
| 2014 | 82 | #1,818 |
| 2013 | 65 | #2,076 |
| 2012 | 74 | #1,926 |
| 2011 | 64 | #2,088 |
| 2010 | 50 | #2,479 |
| 2009 | 44 | #2,774 |
| 2008 | 36 | #3,179 |
| 2007 | 49 | #2,546 |
| 2006 | 41 | #2,801 |
| 2005 | 50 | #2,342 |
| 2004 | 44 | #2,507 |
| 2003 | 39 | #2,591 |
| 2002 | 39 | #2,523 |
| 2001 | 43 | #2,320 |
| 2000 | 51 | #1,997 |
| 1995 | 35 | #2,264 |
| 1990 | 29 | #2,392 |
| 1985 | 27 | #2,089 |
| 1980 | 19 | #2,570 |
| 1975 | 15 | #2,674 |
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Famous people named Faisal
- Faisal of Saudi Arabia Politician · 1906–1975
- Faisal I of Iraq Politician · 1885–1933
- Faisal II of Iraq Politician · 1935–1958
- Faisal Al-Dakhil Soccer player · b. 1957
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Faisal mean?
From Arabic فَيْصَل (fayṣal, literally “arbiter”).
How popular is the name Faisal in 2025?
Faisal ranked #3,052 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Faisal?
2,150 babies have been named Faisal in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Faisal most popular?
Faisal peaked in 2014, when 82 newborns received the name.
Is Faisal a boy or girl name?
Faisal is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Faisal rising or falling?
Faisal is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Faisal?
Well-known people named Faisal include Faisal of Saudi Arabia (politician), Faisal I of Iraq (politician), Faisal II of Iraq (politician).