Total births
14
Boys' name · since 1988
Farad
Farad has 14 recorded births since 1988 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1988 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 14
- total births
- 1988–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Farad is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 14 have been recorded since 1988.
Social Security Administration records show Farad recorded 14 times among boys since 1988, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 1992.
- 14 total births
- 1988–1992 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
14 boys have been named Farad since 1988, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1992.
- 14
- total births
- 1988–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Farad was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
7 babies were named Farad in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Farad's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Farad's full recorded timeline at 1992, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1988, with just 7 recorded births.
Farad at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1988
Farad popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–1992
- Peak year (1988)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 5 years of records
Farad by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Farad's strongest decade.
7 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Farad births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
7 births
- 1990s
1990s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 7 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Farad? ▼
Since 1988, Social Security records show 14 babies named Farad. The most recent recorded year was 1992. Its busiest year on record was 1988, with 7 births.
When was Farad most popular? ▼
Farad was most popular in the 1980s decade with 7 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
How long has the name Farad been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Farad since 1988 -- 5 years through the most recent 1992 data.
What names are similar to Farad? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Farrell, Faris, Farris, Faron, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Farad's data
- Farad's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (7 total births) through the 1990s (7) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Farad
Nearby Names Like Farad
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Farad
Farrell Boy
#12404 4,355 births
Faris Boy
#1440 3,225 births
Farris Boy
#7282 2,991 births
Faron Boy
#7334 2,420 births
Farhan Boy
#2145 1,824 births
Compare Farad side by side: Farad vs Farrell Farad vs Faris Farad vs Farris
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1988–1992 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Farad: Baby Name Since 1988 - 14 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/farad. 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 Farad 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 July 2026.