How Many People Are Named Afzal?

Complete statistics for the name Afzal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Afzal
Very Rare
Arabic

Afzal means 'most excellent' in Arabic, making it a name of distinction. Only 14 people named Afzal live in the US today, which is just 1 in 24,213,395 Americans. The majority, 57%, are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.

~2,231
Living in US
1 in 148,565
Americans
2003
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Most excellent
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Distinguished Excellent Outstanding
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

177,172
Worldwide Bearers
#5,932
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
87,649
🇮🇳 India
32,171
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
27,494
🇲🇿 Mozambique
5,280
🇮🇷 Iran
5,224
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
4,134
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
2,329
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
1,860
🇹🇯 Tajikistan
1,811
🇬🇧 England
1,434

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
14 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 28
8
Would be under 30 (57%)
6
Would be 30–60 (43%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 14 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2003

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
18
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
85
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Afzal Through the Generations

Afzal's journey through the generations shows a steady presence with a peak in 2003 when 8 babies were born with this name. Today, there are 14 people named Afzal in the US, with most falling in the 28-year-old range. The age distribution skews younger, with 8 individuals under 30 and 6 between 30 and 60, indicating a relatively new generation carrying this distinguished name.

✨ Similar Names to Afzal

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Afzal's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Afzal

How Many People Have the Name Afzal?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,231 people in the United States currently share the name Afzal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 148,565 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Afzal a Common or Rare Name?

Afzal is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Afzal Mean?

Afzal means "most excellent" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Afzal in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Afzal Most Popular?

The name Afzal reached peak popularity in 2003, with 8 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Afzal?

Approximately 2,231 people named Afzal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,231. That works out to roughly 1 in 148,565 Americans.

Is Afzal a rare name?

Afzal is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 148,565 Americans has this name.

What does the name Afzal mean?

Afzal means "most excellent" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Afzal more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Afzal are male and 0% are female.

When was Afzal most popular?

Afzal peaked in 2003 with 8 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,231
All-Time Births2,231
1 in X1 in 148,565
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age28
Peak Year2003
World Rank#5,932
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.