Total births
54
Girls' name · since 1977
Farnaz
Farnaz has 54 recorded births since 1977 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1978 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 54
- total births
- 1977–2001
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Farnaz is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 54 have been recorded since 1977.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Farnaz has been recorded 54 times among girls since 1977, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2001.
- 54 total births
- 1977–2001 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
54 girls have been named Farnaz since 1977, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2001.
- 54
- total births
- 1977–2001
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Farnaz was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
9 babies were named Farnaz in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Farnaz's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Farnaz's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1978 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Farnaz at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Farnaz popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2001
- Peak year (1978)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Farnaz by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Farnaz's strongest decade.
19 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Farnaz births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
19 births
- 1980s
1980s
16 births
- 1990s
1990s
14 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 19 births (35% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Farnaz? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 54 babies named Farnaz. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 9 births.
When was Farnaz most popular? ▼
Farnaz was most popular in the 1970s decade with 19 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Farnaz been used? ▼
Farnaz has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 25 years of data through 2001.
What names are similar to Farnaz? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Farrah, Farah, Fara, Farida, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Farnaz's data
- Farnaz's decade-level peak was the 1970s (19 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Farnaz
Nearby Names Like Farnaz
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Farnaz
Farrah Girl
#1147 12,156 births
Farah Girl
#1365 6,278 births
Fara Girl
#11189 1,093 births
Farida Girl
#3983 860 births
Farren Girl
#9161 731 births
Compare Farnaz side by side: Farnaz vs Farrah Farnaz vs Farah Farnaz vs Fara
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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, 1977–2001 (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. "Farnaz: Baby Name Since 1977 - 54 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/farnaz. 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 Farnaz 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.