How Many People Are Named Farhan?

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

Farhan
Very Rare
Arabic

Farhan means 'noble' in Arabic, making it a name rich in heritage. Only 1,720 people named Farhan live in the US today, with 1 in 191,814 Americans bearing this rare moniker. The majority, 80%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~1,337
Living in US
1 in 247,905
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Noble
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Confident Ambitious
3
Life Path Number

Life path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

353,295
Worldwide Bearers
#2,952
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
83,404
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
71,301
🇸🇾 Syria
43,646
🇸🇴 Somalia
30,158
🇸🇴 Somaliland
15,992
🇮🇳 India
14,364
🇮🇶 Iraq
13,239
🇾🇪 Yemen
12,676
🇮🇩 Indonesia
11,045
🇰🇼 Kuwait
9,888

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,720 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
1,406
Would be under 30 (80%)
346
Would be 30–60 (20%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,752 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Farhan Through the Generations

With just 1,752 births recorded since its inception, Farhan has quietly become a part of American culture. As of today, there are 1,720 individuals named Farhan living in the United States, showcasing a stable trend over the years. The name peaked in 2024 with 69 births, and currently, the average age of those named Farhan is 19, with 1,406 under 30 and 346 between 30 and 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 412
California 196
Texas 82
Virginia 44
New Jersey 28
Illinois 12
Georgia 5
Massachusetts 5

✨ Similar Names to Farhan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Farhan's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Farhan

How Many People Have the Name Farhan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,337 people in the United States currently share the name Farhan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 247,905 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Farhan a Common or Rare Name?

Farhan 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 Farhan Mean?

Farhan means "noble" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Farhan Most Popular?

The name Farhan reached peak popularity in 2024, with 69 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 Farhan?

Approximately 1,337 people named Farhan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,337. That works out to roughly 1 in 247,905 Americans.

Is Farhan a rare name?

Farhan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 247,905 Americans has this name.

What does the name Farhan mean?

Farhan means "noble" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Farhan more male or female?

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

When was Farhan most popular?

Farhan peaked in 2024 with 69 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 US1,337
All-Time Births1,337
1 in X1 in 247,905
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2024
World Rank#2,952
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.