How Many People Are Named Farshad?

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

Farshad
Very Rare
Persian

Farshad means 'fortunate' in Persian, making it a name that carries hope and good fortune. Only 16 people named Farshad live in the US today, which is just 1 in 20,471,020 Americans, making it incredibly rare. The name peaked in popularity in 1985 with 6 births, showing its stable presence over the decades.

~16
Living in US
1 in 20,471,020
Americans
1985
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fortunate
🌐
Origin
Persian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Hopeful Resilient
3
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

80,763
Worldwide Bearers
#12,249
Global Rank
🇮🇷 Iran
73,462
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
2,083
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
1,288
🇺🇸 United States
1,049
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
466
🇮🇳 India
370
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
367
🇨🇦 Canada
356
🇬🇧 England
171
🇵🇰 Pakistan
154

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
16 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
17
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 17 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: 1985

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
22
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
72
International
99

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

📜 Farshad Through the Generations

Farshad, a name that translates to 'fortunate' in Persian, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1985 when 6 babies were given this name. Today, there are only 16 individuals named Farshad living in the country, indicating a very rare occurrence. Interestingly, the age distribution shows that all 16 are between the ages of 30 and 60, suggesting that Farshad is a name embraced by a specific generation rather than being passed down through families.

✨ Similar Names to Farshad

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Farshad's Persian roots

📄 About the Name Farshad

How Many People Have the Name Farshad?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 16 people in the United States currently share the name Farshad. That works out to roughly 1 in every 20,471,020 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Farshad a Common or Rare Name?

Farshad 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 Farshad Mean?

Farshad means "fortunate" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Farshad Most Popular?

The name Farshad reached peak popularity in 1985, with 6 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 Farshad?

Approximately 16 people named Farshad live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 17. That works out to roughly 1 in 20,471,020 Americans.

Is Farshad a rare name?

Farshad is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 20,471,020 Americans has this name.

What does the name Farshad mean?

Farshad means "fortunate" and comes from Persian origins.

Is Farshad more male or female?

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

When was Farshad most popular?

Farshad peaked in 1985 with 6 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 US16
All-Time Births17
1 in X1 in 20,471,020
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1985
World Rank#12,249
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.