Total births
1,063
Boys' name · since 1976
Fares
Fares has 1,063 recorded births since 1976 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2012 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2855
- among boys today
- 1,063
- born since 1976
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
Fares currently ranks #2855 among boys' names in America, with 1,063 babies recorded since 1976.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Fares has been recorded 1,063 times among boys since 1976, currently ranked #2855 nationally and more common than 80% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2025.
- #2855 among boys today
- 1,063 born since 1976
- 2010s peak decade
- 80% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Fares is currently the #2855 boys' name in America, more common than 80% of boys - 1,063 born since 1976, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2855
- among boys today
- 1,063
- born since 1976
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
Fares vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2855
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 80% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Fares was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
51 babies were named Fares in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Fares compares
1,063 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
Fares's all-time total is 190% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Fares | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,063 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 51 | 23 | 22,252 |
Fares's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Fares's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 77% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 23%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2012 peak of 51, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Fares at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#2,855
Active since
1976
Fares popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Fares by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Fares's strongest decade.
421 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Fares births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s 22
1980s
22 births
- 1990s 104
1990s
104 births
- 2000s
2000s
242 births
- 2010s
2010s
421 births
- 2020s
2020s
263 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 421 births (40% of all-time use).
How Fares 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 Fares's total volume
Fares vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Fares by state
Where Fares concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 75 | 7.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 69 | 6.5% |
| #3 | Texas | | 67 | 6.3% |
| #4 | Florida | | 45 | 4.2% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #8 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Fares's total US births 7.1%
Even split
75 of 1,063 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Fares? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 1,063 babies named Fares. Today it holds rank #2855 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2012, with 51 births.
When was Fares most popular? ▼
Fares was most popular in the 2010s decade with 421 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Fares most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Fares are California (75 births), New York (69 births), Texas (67 births).
How long has the name Fares been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Fares since 1976 -- 50 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Fares? ▼
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 Fares's data
- Fares's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (421 total births) through the 2020s (263) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Faress (75 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 Fares
Nearby Names Like Fares
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Fares
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 Fares side by side: Fares vs Farrell Fares vs Faris Fares vs Farris
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Fares
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, 1976–2025 (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. "Fares: #2855 Boys' Name - 1,063 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/fares. 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 Fares 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.