Saadiq
Every Saadiq since 1995 — 461 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Saadiq
Saadiq is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,546 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 461 American babies have been named Saadiq. Its peak came in 2002, when 25 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 Saadiq stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Saadiq year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,546 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,415 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,797 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,659 |
| 2021 | 10 | #8,053 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,403 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,520 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,890 |
| 2017 | 10 | #8,029 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,288 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,932 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,565 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,605 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,956 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,926 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,428 |
| 2009 | 19 | #5,067 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,338 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,857 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,480 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,232 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4,383 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4,995 |
| 2002 | 25 | #3,539 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,849 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4,177 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,465 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Saadiq in 2025?
Saadiq ranked #9,546 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Saadiq?
461 babies have been named Saadiq in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Saadiq most popular?
Saadiq peaked in 2002, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Saadiq a boy or girl name?
Saadiq is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Saadiq rising or falling?
Saadiq has been roughly stable over the past decade.