How Many People Are Named Faruk?

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

Faruk
Very Rare
Arabic

Faruk means 'fortunate' and is a rare name for boys. Only 1 in 6,084,875 Americans have this name, making it very exclusive. The majority of people named Faruk are under 30, giving it a youthful vibe.

~324
Living in US
1 in 1,022,992
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fortunate
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Ambitious
3
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 3 represents creativity and self-expression.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

361,544
Worldwide Bearers
#2,876
Global Rank
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
102,552
🇹🇷 Turkey
90,800
🇮🇳 India
70,917
🇳🇬 Nigeria
52,705
🇲🇿 Mozambique
20,640
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
4,663
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,838
🇺🇬 Uganda
2,578
🇽🇰 Kosovo
1,726
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
1,262

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
54 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
50
Would be under 30 (91%)
5
Would be 30–60 (9%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 55 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: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
45
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Faruk Through the Generations

Faruk has seen steady growth since its introduction, peaking in 2019 with 8 births. Today, there are 54 individuals bearing this name in the United States, reflecting its status as a modern choice. With most Faruks being under 30, the name maintains a fresh appeal, aligning with contemporary naming trends.

✨ Similar Names to Faruk

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Faruk's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Faruk

How Many People Have the Name Faruk?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 324 people in the United States currently share the name Faruk. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,022,992 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Faruk a Common or Rare Name?

Faruk 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 Faruk Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Faruk Most Popular?

The name Faruk reached peak popularity in 2019, 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 Faruk?

Approximately 324 people named Faruk live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 324. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,022,992 Americans.

Is Faruk a rare name?

Faruk is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,022,992 Americans has this name.

What does the name Faruk mean?

Faruk means "fortunate" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Faruk more male or female?

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

When was Faruk most popular?

Faruk peaked in 2019 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 US324
All-Time Births324
1 in X1 in 1,022,992
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2019
World Rank#2,876
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.