Total births
412
Boys' name · since 1981
Sahid
Sahid has 412 recorded births since 1981 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2006 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6009
- among boys today
- 412
- born since 1981
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
412 babies have been named Sahid since 1981, making it today's #6009 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sahid has been recorded 412 times among boys since 1981, currently ranked #6009 nationally and more common than 58% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2025.
- #6009 among boys today
- 412 born since 1981
- 2000s peak decade
- 58% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sahid is currently the #6009 boys' name in America, more common than 58% of boys - 412 born since 1981, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6009
- among boys today
- 412
- born since 1981
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
Sahid vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6009
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 58% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Sahid was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
25 babies were named Sahid in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Sahid compares
412 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
Sahid's all-time total is 12% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sahid | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 412 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 25 | 23 | 22,252 |
Sahid's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sahid's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2006 peak of 25, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sahid at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#6,009
Active since
1981
Sahid popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Sahid by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Sahid's strongest decade.
164 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Sahid births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 26
1990s
26 births
- 2000s
2000s
164 births
- 2010s
2010s
150 births
- 2020s
2020s
67 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 164 births (40% of all-time use).
Sahid by state
Where Sahid concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 33 | 8.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 17 | 4.1% |
California share of Sahid's total US births 8.0%
Even split
33 of 412 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sahid? ▼
Sahid has been given to 412 babies in the U.S. since 1981, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #6009 as of the latest data. 25 babies were born in 2006, its single highest year.
When was Sahid most popular? ▼
Sahid was most popular in the 2000s decade with 164 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Sahid most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sahid are California (33 births), Texas (17 births).
How long has the name Sahid been used? ▼
Sahid has been recorded in Social Security data since 1981, spanning 45 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Sahid? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sahil, Sahir, Sahib, Sahaj, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Sahid's data
- Sahid's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (164 total births) through the 2020s (67) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Sahids (33 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Sahid
Nearby Names Like Sahid
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sahid
Sahil Boy
#2461 3,160 births
Sahir Boy
#2249 931 births
Sahib Boy
#3427 798 births
Sahaj Boy
#5176 447 births
Saharsh Boy
#5596 424 births
Compare Sahid side by side: Sahid vs Sahil Sahid vs Sahir Sahid vs Sahib
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Sahid
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, 1981–2025 (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. "Sahid: #6009 Boys' Name - 412 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sahid. 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 Sahid 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.