Total births
572
Boys' name · since 1977
Imad
572 babies named Imad in U.S. Social Security records since 1977, with the highest year being 2001. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #5746
- among boys today
- 572
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Imad is the #5746 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 572 recorded since 1977.
Imad has 572 recorded births among boys since 1977, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5746 as of the latest data, more common than 60% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- #5746 among boys today
- 572 born since 1977
- 2000s peak decade
- 60% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Imad is currently the #5746 boys' name in America, more common than 60% of boys - 572 born since 1977, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5746
- among boys today
- 572
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Imad vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5746
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 60% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Imad was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
21 babies were named Imad in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
How Imad compares
572 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
Imad's all-time total is 56% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Imad | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 572 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 21 | 23 | 22,252 |
Imad's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Imad's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2001 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Imad at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2001
Current rank
#5,746
Active since
1977
Imad popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2001)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Imad by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Imad's strongest decade.
153 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Imad births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 23
1970s
23 births
- 1980s
1980s
74 births
- 1990s
1990s
123 births
- 2000s
2000s
153 births
- 2010s
2010s
120 births
- 2020s
2020s
79 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 153 births (27% of all-time use).
How Imad 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 Imad's total volume
Imad vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Imad by state
Where Imad concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 10 | 1.7% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.9% |
Michigan share of Imad's total US births 1.7%
Even split
10 of 572 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Imad? ▼
Imad has been given to 572 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5746 as of the latest data. 21 babies were born in 2001, its single highest year.
When was Imad most popular? ▼
Imad was most popular in the 2000s decade with 153 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Imad most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Imad are Michigan (10 births), California (5 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Imad been used? ▼
Records for Imad go back to 1977, giving 49 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Imad? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Iman, Imani, Imanol, Imari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Imad's data
- Imad's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (153 total births) through the 2020s (79) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Michigan records the most Imads (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Imad
Nearby Names Like Imad
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Imad
Iman Boy
#1898 1,485 births
Imani Boy
#2806 1,395 births
Imanol Boy
#6077 1,246 births
Imari Boy
#3922 1,086 births
Imanuel Boy
#11315 342 births
Compare Imad side by side: Imad vs Iman Imad vs Imani Imad vs Imanol
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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, 1977–2025 (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. "Imad: #5746 Boys' Name - 572 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/imad. 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 Imad 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.