Imad
Every Imad since 1977 — 572 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Imad
Imad is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,922 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 572 American babies have been named Imad. Its peak came in 2001, when 21 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 Imad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Imad year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #4,922 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,753 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,062 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,317 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,465 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,726 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7,855 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,151 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,452 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,880 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,249 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,230 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,733 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,338 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,322 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,492 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,563 |
| 2008 | 19 | #4,964 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,083 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,638 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,394 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,097 |
| 2003 | 19 | #4,335 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,857 |
| 2001 | 21 | #3,894 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,138 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,364 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,262 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,902 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,163 |
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Famous people named Imad
- Imad ad-Din Zengi Politician · 1087–1146
- Imad ad-Din al-Isfahani Writer · 1125–1201
- Imad Mughniyah Politician · 1962–2008
- Imad Khamis Politician · b. 1961
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Imad in 2025?
Imad ranked #4,922 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Imad?
572 babies have been named Imad in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Imad most popular?
Imad peaked in 2001, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Imad a boy or girl name?
Imad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Imad rising or falling?
Imad is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Imad?
Well-known people named Imad include Imad ad-Din Zengi (politician), Imad ad-Din al-Isfahani (writer), Imad Mughniyah (politician).