How Many People Are Named Farzad?

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

Farzad
Very Rare
Persian

Farzad means 'leader' in Persian, making it a name with inherent ambition. Only 149 people named Farzad live in the US today, which is just 1 in 2,216,487 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2024 with 14 births, showing it's still a modern choice.

~237
Living in US
1 in 1,398,520
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Leader
🌐
Origin
Persian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Ambitious Determined
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are often seen as spiritual leaders.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

113,963
Worldwide Bearers
#9,033
Global Rank
🇮🇷 Iran
103,771
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
4,203
🇺🇸 United States
1,520
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,283
🇨🇦 Canada
614
🇵🇰 Pakistan
460
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
408
🇬🇧 England
280
🇸🇪 Sweden
230
🇦🇺 Australia
188

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
149 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
76
Would be under 30 (49%)
78
Would be 30–60 (51%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 154 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
63
Classic Feel
5
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Farzad Through the Generations

Farzad has seen steady growth since its introduction, peaking in 2024 with 14 births. Today, there are 149 individuals named Farzad in the United States, with most under 30 years old. This reflects the name's relatively recent adoption and its appeal to younger generations.

✨ Similar Names to Farzad

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Farzad's Persian roots

📄 About the Name Farzad

How Many People Have the Name Farzad?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 237 people in the United States currently share the name Farzad. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,398,520 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Farzad a Common or Rare Name?

Farzad 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 Farzad Mean?

Farzad means "leader" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Farzad Most Popular?

The name Farzad reached peak popularity in 2024, with 14 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 Farzad?

Approximately 237 people named Farzad live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 237. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,398,520 Americans.

Is Farzad a rare name?

Farzad is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,398,520 Americans has this name.

What does the name Farzad mean?

Farzad means "leader" and comes from Persian origins.

Is Farzad more male or female?

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

When was Farzad most popular?

Farzad peaked in 2024 with 14 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 US237
All-Time Births237
1 in X1 in 1,398,520
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age25
Peak Year2024
World Rank#9,033
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.