Total births
163
Boys' name · since 2003
Arad
163 babies named Arad in U.S. Social Security records since 2003, with the highest year being 2015. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #7094
- among boys today
- 163
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 50%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Arad is the #7094 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 163 recorded since 2003.
Arad has 163 recorded births among boys since 2003, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7094 as of the latest data, more common than 50% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2003 to 2025.
- #7094 among boys today
- 163 born since 2003
- 2010s peak decade
- 50% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Arad is currently the #7094 boys' name in America, more common than 50% of boys - 163 born since 2003, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7094
- among boys today
- 163
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 50%
- more common than other boys
Arad vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7094
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 50% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Arad was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
13 babies were named Arad in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Arad compares
163 35th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Arad's all-time total is 56% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Arad | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 163 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 13 | 23 | 22,252 |
Arad's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Arad's SSA record in two at 2014 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2003, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Arad at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#7,094
Active since
2003
Arad popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2003–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Arad by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Arad's strongest decade.
92 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Arad births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 26
2000s
26 births
- 2010s
2010s
92 births
- 2020s
2020s
45 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 92 births (56% of all-time use).
Arad by state
Where Arad concentrates geographically, total births since 2003
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 11 | 6.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 3.7% |
California share of Arad's total US births 6.7%
Even split
11 of 163 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arad? ▼
163 babies have been named Arad since 2003. It currently ranks #7094 among boys. The peak year was 2015 with 13 births.
When was Arad most popular? ▼
Arad was most popular in the 2010s decade with 92 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Arad most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arad are California (11 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Arad been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Arad since 2003 -- 23 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Arad? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Aram, Aramis, Ara, Arath, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Arad's data
- Arad's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (92 total births) through the 2020s (45) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Arads (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Arad
Nearby Names Like Arad
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arad
Aram Boy
#1624 3,310 births
Aramis Boy
#2887 2,253 births
Ara Boy
#6212 1,301 births
Arath Boy
#2987 1,154 births
Aran Boy
#3638 974 births
Compare Arad side by side: Arad vs Aram Arad vs Aramis Arad vs Ara
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2003–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Arad: #7094 Boys' Name - 163 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arad. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Arad draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.