Total births
1,910
Boys' name · since 1964
Waleed
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 1,910 babies named Waleed, peaking in 2000. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3364
- among boys today
- 1,910
- born since 1964
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
1,910 babies have been named Waleed since 1964, making it today's #3364 boys' name.
Waleed has 1,910 recorded births among boys since 1964, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3364 as of the latest data, more common than 76% 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 1964 to 2025.
- #3364 among boys today
- 1,910 born since 1964
- 2000s peak decade
- 76% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Waleed is currently the #3364 boys' name in America, more common than 76% of boys - 1,910 born since 1964, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3364
- among boys today
- 1,910
- born since 1964
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Waleed vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3364
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 76% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Waleed was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
57 babies were named Waleed in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
How Waleed compares
1,910 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
Waleed's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Waleed | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,910 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 57 | 23 | 22,252 |
Waleed's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Waleed splits its recorded history at 1997: 66% of all births land in the more recent half, 34% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1964 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2000 peak of 57 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Waleed at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2000
Current rank
#3,364
Active since
1964
Waleed popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2025
- Peak year (2000)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Waleed by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Waleed's strongest decade.
471 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Waleed births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 15
1960s
15 births
- 1970s 163
1970s
163 births
- 1980s
1980s
204 births
- 1990s
1990s
418 births
- 2000s
2000s
471 births
- 2010s
2010s
423 births
- 2020s
2020s
216 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 471 births (25% of all-time use).
How Waleed 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 Waleed's total volume
Waleed vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Waleed by state
Where Waleed concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 238 | 12.5% |
| #2 | California | | 174 | 9.1% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 66 | 3.5% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 54 | 2.8% |
| #5 | Texas | | 44 | 2.3% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 23 | 1.2% |
| #7 | Florida | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.3% |
New York share of Waleed's total US births 12.5%
Even split
238 of 1,910 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Waleed? ▼
1,910 babies have been named Waleed since 1964. It currently ranks #3364 among boys. The peak year was 2000 with 57 births.
When was Waleed most popular? ▼
Waleed was most popular in the 2000s decade with 471 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Waleed most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Waleed are New York (238 births), California (174 births), Illinois (66 births).
How long has the name Waleed been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Waleed since 1964 -- 62 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Waleed? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Walter, Wallace, Walker, Walton, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Waleed's data
- Waleed's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (471 total births) through the 2020s (216) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Waleeds (238 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Waleed
Nearby Names Like Waleed
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Waleed
Walter Boy
#271 631,172 births
Wallace Boy
#983 83,263 births
Walker Boy
#82 47,914 births
Walton Boy
#3275 5,889 births
Waldo Boy
5,716 births
Compare Waleed side by side: Waleed vs Walter Waleed vs Wallace Waleed vs Walker
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Waleed
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, 1964–2025 (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. "Waleed: #3364 Boys' Name - 1,910 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/waleed. 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 Waleed 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.