Farhan
Every Farhan since 1976 — 1,824 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Farhan
Farhan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,062 in 2025 with 72 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 1,824 American babies have been named Farhan. Its peak came in 2025, when 72 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 Farhan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Farhan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72 | #2,062 |
| 2024 | 69 | #2,140 |
| 2023 | 65 | #2,200 |
| 2022 | 61 | #2,335 |
| 2021 | 47 | #2,705 |
| 2020 | 54 | #2,423 |
| 2019 | 53 | #2,497 |
| 2018 | 55 | #2,398 |
| 2017 | 66 | #2,099 |
| 2016 | 58 | #2,286 |
| 2015 | 52 | #2,442 |
| 2014 | 34 | #3,252 |
| 2013 | 62 | #2,147 |
| 2012 | 53 | #2,388 |
| 2011 | 59 | #2,213 |
| 2010 | 60 | #2,192 |
| 2009 | 60 | #2,208 |
| 2008 | 49 | #2,558 |
| 2007 | 53 | #2,420 |
| 2006 | 55 | #2,298 |
| 2005 | 49 | #2,381 |
| 2004 | 40 | #2,657 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2,635 |
| 2002 | 45 | #2,310 |
| 2001 | 30 | #3,012 |
| 2000 | 36 | #2,588 |
| 1995 | 25 | #2,867 |
| 1990 | 22 | #2,894 |
| 1985 | 19 | #2,632 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,756 |
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Famous people named Farhan
- Farhan Akhtar Film director · b. 1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Farhan in 2025?
Farhan ranked #2,062 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 72 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Farhan?
1,824 babies have been named Farhan in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Farhan most popular?
Farhan peaked in 2025, when 72 newborns received the name.
Is Farhan a boy or girl name?
Farhan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Farhan rising or falling?
Farhan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Farhan?
Well-known people named Farhan include Farhan Akhtar (film director).