Faizan
From Arabic فَيْضَان (fayḍān); compare فَيْض (fayḍ, “grace, favor”).
Every Faizan since 1985 — 823 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Faizan
Faizan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,786 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 823 American babies have been named Faizan. Its peak came in 2024, when 39 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 Faizan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Faizan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #3,786 |
| 2024 | 39 | #3,128 |
| 2023 | 33 | #3,497 |
| 2022 | 37 | #3,237 |
| 2021 | 24 | #4,286 |
| 2020 | 33 | #3,364 |
| 2019 | 29 | #3,745 |
| 2018 | 36 | #3,189 |
| 2017 | 35 | #3,264 |
| 2016 | 19 | #4,998 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,206 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3,558 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,747 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4,914 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,410 |
| 2010 | 27 | #3,846 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4,077 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,173 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,691 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,403 |
| 2005 | 28 | #3,474 |
| 2004 | 24 | #3,775 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,161 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3,834 |
| 2001 | 23 | #3,655 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,456 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,604 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,656 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,028 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Faizan mean?
From Arabic فَيْضَان (fayḍān); compare فَيْض (fayḍ, “grace, favor”).
How popular is the name Faizan in 2025?
Faizan ranked #3,786 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Faizan?
823 babies have been named Faizan in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Faizan most popular?
Faizan peaked in 2024, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Faizan a boy or girl name?
Faizan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Faizan rising or falling?
Faizan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.