Total births
11
Boys' name · since 1984
Farrakhan
Farrakhan has 11 recorded births since 1984 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1984 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 11
- total births
- 1984–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Farrakhan is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 11 have been recorded since 1984.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Farrakhan has been recorded 11 times among boys since 1984, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 1996.
- 11 total births
- 1984–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
11 boys have been named Farrakhan since 1984, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 11
- total births
- 1984–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Farrakhan was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
6 babies were named Farrakhan in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Farrakhan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Farrakhan's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1996, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1984 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Farrakhan at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1984
Farrakhan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–1996
- Peak year (1984)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Farrakhan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Farrakhan's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Farrakhan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 6 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Farrakhan? ▼
11 babies have been named Farrakhan since 1984. It was last recorded in 1996. The peak year was 1984 with 6 births.
When was Farrakhan most popular? ▼
Farrakhan was most popular in the 1980s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
How long has the name Farrakhan been used? ▼
Farrakhan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1984, spanning 13 years of data through 1996.
What names are similar to Farrakhan? ▼
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 Farrakhan's data
- Farrakhan's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 1990s (5) -- 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 Farrakhan
Nearby Names Like Farrakhan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Farrakhan
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 Farrakhan side by side: Farrakhan vs Farrell Farrakhan vs Faris Farrakhan vs Farris
Related Names
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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, 1984–1996 (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. "Farrakhan: Baby Name Since 1984 - 11 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/farrakhan. 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 Farrakhan 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.