Total births
1,824
Boys' name · since 1976
Farhan
Farhan has 1,824 recorded births since 1976 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2025 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2145
- among boys today
- 1,824
- born since 1976
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Farhan is the #2145 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,824 recorded since 1976.
Farhan has 1,824 recorded births among boys since 1976, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2145 as of the latest data, more common than 85% 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 1976 to 2025.
- #2145 among boys today
- 1,824 born since 1976
- 2010s peak decade
- 85% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Farhan is currently the #2145 boys' name in America, more common than 85% of boys - 1,824 born since 1976, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2145
- among boys today
- 1,824
- born since 1976
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Farhan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2145
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 85% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Farhan was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
72 babies were named Farhan in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Farhan compares
1,824 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
Farhan's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Farhan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,824 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 72 | 23 | 22,252 |
Farhan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Farhan splits its recorded history at 2002: 72% of all births land in the more recent half, 28% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1979 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2025 peak of 72 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Farhan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#2,145
Active since
1976
Farhan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 72
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Farhan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Farhan's strongest decade.
552 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Farhan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 15
1970s
15 births
- 1980s 154
1980s
154 births
- 1990s
1990s
280 births
- 2000s
2000s
455 births
- 2010s
2010s
552 births
- 2020s
2020s
368 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 552 births (30% of all-time use).
How Farhan 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 Farhan's total volume
Farhan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Farhan by state
Where Farhan concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 421 | 23.1% |
| #2 | California | | 205 | 11.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 89 | 4.9% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 51 | 2.8% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 28 | 1.5% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 12 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #8 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 0.3% |
New York share of Farhan's total US births 23.1%
Even split
421 of 1,824 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Farhan? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 1,824 babies named Farhan. Today it holds rank #2145 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2025, with 72 births.
When was Farhan most popular? ▼
Farhan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 552 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Farhan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Farhan are New York (421 births), California (205 births), Texas (89 births).
How long has the name Farhan been used? ▼
Farhan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 50 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Farhan? ▼
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 Farhan's data
- Farhan's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (552 total births) through the 2020s (368) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Farhans (421 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 Farhan
Nearby Names Like Farhan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Farhan
Farrell Boy
#12404 4,355 births
Faris Boy
#1440 3,225 births
Farris Boy
#7282 2,991 births
Faron Boy
#7334 2,420 births
Farid Boy
#3300 1,120 births
Compare Farhan side by side: Farhan vs Farrell Farhan vs Faris Farhan vs Farris
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Farhan
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, 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. "Farhan: #2145 Boys' Name - 1,824 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/farhan. 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 Farhan 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.