Khaled
Every Khaled since 1969 — 2,777 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Khaled
Khaled is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,773 in 2025 with 91 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 2,777 American babies have been named Khaled. Its peak came in 2024, when 114 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 Khaled stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Khaled year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 91 | #1,773 |
| 2024 | 114 | #1,542 |
| 2023 | 89 | #1,813 |
| 2022 | 102 | #1,688 |
| 2021 | 108 | #1,593 |
| 2020 | 99 | #1,626 |
| 2019 | 105 | #1,587 |
| 2018 | 105 | #1,587 |
| 2017 | 96 | #1,655 |
| 2016 | 113 | #1,507 |
| 2015 | 99 | #1,621 |
| 2014 | 100 | #1,584 |
| 2013 | 94 | #1,629 |
| 2012 | 86 | #1,750 |
| 2011 | 65 | #2,072 |
| 2010 | 64 | #2,108 |
| 2009 | 53 | #2,427 |
| 2008 | 55 | #2,362 |
| 2007 | 48 | #2,584 |
| 2006 | 46 | #2,607 |
| 2005 | 42 | #2,639 |
| 2004 | 60 | #2,009 |
| 2003 | 44 | #2,411 |
| 2002 | 51 | #2,111 |
| 2001 | 48 | #2,171 |
| 2000 | 53 | #1,955 |
| 1995 | 37 | #2,198 |
| 1990 | 32 | #2,241 |
| 1985 | 22 | #2,394 |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,518 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,569 |
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Famous people named Khaled
- Khaled al-Asaad Writer · 1932–2015
- Khaled Hosseini Writer · b. 1965
- Khaled Musician · b. 1960
- Khaled Mashal Politician · b. 1956
- Khaled Badra Soccer player · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Khaled in 2025?
Khaled ranked #1,773 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 91 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Khaled?
2,777 babies have been named Khaled in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Khaled most popular?
Khaled peaked in 2024, when 114 newborns received the name.
Is Khaled a boy or girl name?
Khaled is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Khaled rising or falling?
Khaled has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Khaled?
Well-known people named Khaled include Khaled al-Asaad (writer), Khaled Hosseini (writer), Khaled (musician).