Total births
461
Boys' name · since 1995
Saadiq
Saadiq has 461 recorded births since 1995 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2002 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6344
- among boys today
- 461
- born since 1995
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Saadiq is the #6344 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 461 recorded since 1995.
Social Security Administration records show Saadiq recorded 461 times among boys since 1995, holding rank #6344 nationally today, ahead of 56% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2025.
- #6344 among boys today
- 461 born since 1995
- 2000s peak decade
- 56% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Saadiq is currently the #6344 boys' name in America, more common than 56% of boys - 461 born since 1995, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6344
- among boys today
- 461
- born since 1995
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Saadiq vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6344
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 56% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Saadiq was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
25 babies were named Saadiq in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
How Saadiq compares
461 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
Saadiq's all-time total is 26% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Saadiq | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 461 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 25 | 23 | 22,252 |
Saadiq's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Saadiq's full recorded timeline at 2010, 44% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 56% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2025, with just 8 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2002 peak of 25 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Saadiq at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2002
Current rank
#6,344
Active since
1995
Saadiq popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2002)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Saadiq by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Saadiq's strongest decade.
176 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Saadiq births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
81 births
- 2000s
2000s
176 births
- 2010s
2010s
141 births
- 2020s 63
2020s
63 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 176 births (38% of all-time use).
Saadiq by state
Where Saadiq concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 25 | 5.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 11 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.1% |
Pennsylvania share of Saadiq's total US births 5.4%
Even split
25 of 461 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Saadiq? ▼
Saadiq has been given to 461 babies in the U.S. since 1995, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #6344 as of the latest data. 25 babies were born in 2002, its single highest year.
When was Saadiq most popular? ▼
Saadiq was most popular in the 2000s decade with 176 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Saadiq most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Saadiq are Pennsylvania (25 births), New York (11 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Saadiq been used? ▼
Records for Saadiq go back to 1995, giving 31 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Saadiq? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Saad, Saahil, Saatvik, Saahir, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Saadiq's data
- Saadiq's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (176 total births) through the 2020s (63) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Saadiqs (25 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Saadiq
Nearby Names Like Saadiq
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Saadiq
Saad Boy
#2247 2,476 births
Saahil Boy
#8588 382 births
Saatvik Boy
#8081 271 births
Saahir Boy
#9432 250 births
Saathvik Boy
#9532 195 births
Compare Saadiq side by side: Saadiq vs Saad Saadiq vs Saahil Saadiq vs Saatvik
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Saadiq
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, 1995–2025 (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. "Saadiq: #6344 Boys' Name - 461 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/saadiq. 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 Saadiq 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.