Faiz
Every Faiz since 1977 — 564 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Faiz
Faiz is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,685 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 564 American babies have been named Faiz. Its peak came in 2004, when 28 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 Faiz stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Faiz year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,685 |
| 2024 | 12 | #6,971 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,529 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4,472 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,435 |
| 2020 | 7 | #9,888 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,534 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,832 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,817 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,359 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,819 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,593 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,362 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,797 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,144 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,327 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,162 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,520 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,014 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,382 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,854 |
| 2004 | 28 | #3,392 |
| 2003 | 26 | #3,470 |
| 2002 | 24 | #3,593 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,179 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,121 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,254 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,020 |
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Famous people named Faiz
- Faiz Ahmad Faiz Writer · 1911–1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Faiz in 2025?
Faiz ranked #5,685 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Faiz?
564 babies have been named Faiz in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Faiz most popular?
Faiz peaked in 2004, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Faiz a boy or girl name?
Faiz is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Faiz rising or falling?
Faiz has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Faiz?
Well-known people named Faiz include Faiz Ahmad Faiz (writer).