Sayed
Every Sayed since 1980 — 688 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sayed
Sayed is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,367 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 688 American babies have been named Sayed. Its peak came in 2022, when 42 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 Sayed stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sayed year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #4,367 |
| 2024 | 28 | #3,964 |
| 2023 | 23 | #4,590 |
| 2022 | 42 | #2,991 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,298 |
| 2020 | 19 | #5,003 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3,883 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,280 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4,311 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4,298 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,699 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,672 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,873 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,939 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,160 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,987 |
| 2009 | 15 | #6,035 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,345 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,207 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,390 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,601 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,442 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,224 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,664 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,642 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,259 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,315 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,764 |
| 1980 | 6 | #6,117 |
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Famous people named Sayed
- Sayed Darwish Singer · 1892–1923
- Sayed Morad Khan Politician · 1800–1789
- Sayed Moawad Soccer player · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sayed in 2025?
Sayed ranked #4,367 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sayed?
688 babies have been named Sayed in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sayed most popular?
Sayed peaked in 2022, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Sayed a boy or girl name?
Sayed is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sayed rising or falling?
Sayed is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sayed?
Well-known people named Sayed include Sayed Darwish (singer), Sayed Morad Khan (politician), Sayed Moawad (soccer player).