Total births
728
Boys' name · since 1970
Fareed
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 728 babies named Fareed, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5295
- among boys today
- 728
- born since 1970
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Fareed is the #5295 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 728 recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Fareed recorded 728 times among boys since 1970, holding rank #5295 nationally today, ahead of 63% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2025.
- #5295 among boys today
- 728 born since 1970
- 2010s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Fareed is currently the #5295 boys' name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 728 born since 1970, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5295
- among boys today
- 728
- born since 1970
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Fareed vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5295
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Fareed was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
36 babies were named Fareed in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Fareed compares
728 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
Fareed's all-time total is 98% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Fareed | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 728 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 23 | 22,252 |
Fareed's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Fareed splits its recorded history at 2000: 61% of all births land in the more recent half, 39% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1970 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2009 peak of 36 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Fareed at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#5,295
Active since
1970
Fareed popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Fareed by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Fareed's strongest decade.
225 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Fareed births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 58
1970s
58 births
- 1980s
1980s
121 births
- 1990s
1990s
108 births
- 2000s
2000s
141 births
- 2010s
2010s
225 births
- 2020s 75
2020s
75 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 225 births (31% of all-time use).
How Fareed 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 Fareed's total volume
Fareed vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Fareed by state
Where Fareed concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 42 | 5.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 18 | 2.5% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 11 | 1.5% |
| #4 | California | | 10 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Maryland | | 5 | 0.7% |
New York share of Fareed's total US births 5.8%
Even split
42 of 728 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Fareed? ▼
Fareed has been given to 728 babies in the U.S. since 1970, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5295 as of the latest data. 36 babies were born in 2009, its single highest year.
When was Fareed most popular? ▼
Fareed was most popular in the 2010s decade with 225 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Fareed most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Fareed are New York (42 births), Texas (18 births), New Jersey (11 births).
How long has the name Fareed been used? ▼
Fareed has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 56 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Fareed? ▼
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 Fareed's data
- Fareed's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (225 total births) through the 2020s (75) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Fareeds (42 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Fareed
Nearby Names Like Fareed
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Fareed
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 Fareed side by side: Fareed vs Farrell Fareed vs Faris Fareed vs Farris
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Fareed
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, 1970–2025 (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. "Fareed: #5295 Boys' Name - 728 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/fareed. 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 Fareed 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.