Said
Borrowed from Arabic سَعِيد (saʕīd).
Every Said since 1961 — 3,166 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Said
Said is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,596 in 2025 with 107 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 3,166 American babies have been named Said. Its peak came in 2010, when 165 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Said stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Said year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 107 | #1,596 |
| 2024 | 110 | #1,581 |
| 2023 | 104 | #1,661 |
| 2022 | 107 | #1,633 |
| 2021 | 92 | #1,761 |
| 2020 | 80 | #1,868 |
| 2019 | 70 | #2,079 |
| 2018 | 72 | #2,026 |
| 2017 | 75 | #1,931 |
| 2016 | 83 | #1,823 |
| 2015 | 82 | #1,823 |
| 2014 | 104 | #1,548 |
| 2013 | 96 | #1,611 |
| 2012 | 98 | #1,601 |
| 2011 | 146 | #1,207 |
| 2010 | 165 | #1,131 |
| 2009 | 99 | #1,615 |
| 2008 | 98 | #1,609 |
| 2007 | 104 | #1,525 |
| 2006 | 114 | #1,401 |
| 2005 | 113 | #1,341 |
| 2004 | 122 | #1,245 |
| 2003 | 116 | #1,252 |
| 2002 | 119 | #1,182 |
| 2001 | 57 | #1,931 |
| 2000 | 46 | #2,189 |
| 1995 | 32 | #2,433 |
| 1990 | 30 | #2,361 |
| 1985 | 13 | #3,567 |
| 1980 | 14 | #3,221 |
| 1975 | 5 | #6,171 |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,476 |
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Famous people named Said
- Said Nursî Religious figure · 1877–1960
- Sa'id bin Zayd Religious figure · 593–673
- Sa'id of Egypt Politician · 1822–1863
- Said bin Taimur Politician · 1910–1972
- Said bin Sultan, Sultan of Muscat and Oman Politician · 1797–1856
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Said mean?
Borrowed from Arabic سَعِيد (saʕīd).
How popular is the name Said in 2025?
Said ranked #1,596 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 107 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Said?
3,166 babies have been named Said in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Said most popular?
Said peaked in 2010, when 165 newborns received the name.
Is Said a boy or girl name?
Said is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Said rising or falling?
Said is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Said?
Well-known people named Said include Said Nursî (religious figure), Sa'id bin Zayd (religious figure), Sa'id of Egypt (politician).