Total births
564
Boys' name · since 1977
Faiz
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 564 babies named Faiz, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6963
- among boys today
- 564
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Faiz is the #6963 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 564 recorded since 1977.
Faiz has 564 recorded births among boys since 1977, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6963 as of the latest data, more common than 51% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- #6963 among boys today
- 564 born since 1977
- 2000s peak decade
- 51% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Faiz is currently the #6963 boys' name in America, more common than 51% of boys - 564 born since 1977, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6963
- among boys today
- 564
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other boys
Faiz vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6963
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 51% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Faiz was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
28 babies were named Faiz in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
How Faiz compares
564 Top 41% higher than 59% of 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
Faiz's all-time total is 54% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Faiz | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 564 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Faiz's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Faiz's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2004 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Faiz at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2004
Current rank
#6,963
Active since
1977
Faiz popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2004)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Faiz by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Faiz's strongest decade.
196 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Faiz births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 24
1980s
24 births
- 1990s
1990s
99 births
- 2000s
2000s
196 births
- 2010s
2010s
151 births
- 2020s
2020s
88 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 196 births (35% of all-time use).
How Faiz compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Faiz's total volume
Faiz vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Faiz by state
Where Faiz concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 26 | 4.6% |
| #2 | California | | 10 | 1.8% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 10 | 1.8% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Faiz's total US births 4.6%
Even split
26 of 564 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Faiz? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 564 babies named Faiz. Today it holds rank #6963 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2004, with 28 births.
When was Faiz most popular? ▼
Faiz was most popular in the 2000s decade with 196 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Faiz most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Faiz are Texas (26 births), California (10 births), Illinois (10 births).
How long has the name Faiz been used? ▼
Records for Faiz go back to 1977, giving 49 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Faiz? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Faisal, Faizan, Faith, Faizon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Faiz's data
- Faiz's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (196 total births) through the 2020s (88) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Faizs (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Faiz
Nearby Names Like Faiz
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Faiz
Faisal Boy
#2766 2,150 births
Faizan Boy
#3135 823 births
Faith Boy
#9138 291 births
Faizon Boy
#12953 286 births
Faizaan Boy
#9397 184 births
Compare Faiz side by side: Faiz vs Faisal Faiz vs Faizan Faiz vs Faith
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Faiz
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, 1977–2025 (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. "Faiz: #6963 Boys' Name - 564 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/faiz. 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 Faiz 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.