How Many People Are Named Khalid?
Complete statistics for the name Khalid: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Khalid is a very rare name, with only 7,738 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 42,648 Americans. It's also a modern name, with 69% of Khalids under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 9 traditionally represents completion and fulfillment. It suggests a journey of self-discovery and a desire to help others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 7,946 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: 2019Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Khalid Through the Generations
The name Khalid has seen a rise in popularity, with its peak year being 2019 when 273 babies were born with this name. Despite having been around for some time, the number of people named Khalid is still quite low, with only 7,946 total births recorded. This means there's a significant gap between the all-time births and the current living population. The majority of Khalids are under 30, which makes it a distinctly modern name. The average age of 22 years old further emphasizes its contemporary appeal, with a small but growing older demographic.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Khalid
Khalid or Xalîd is a masculine given name and surname of Arabic origin meaning "eternal, everlasting, immortal." Notable people with the name include:…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Khalid's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Khalid
How Many People Have the Name Khalid?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,689 people in the United States currently share the name Khalid. That works out to roughly 1 in every 70,687 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Khalid a Common or Rare Name?
Khalid is classified as 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Khalid in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Khalid Most Popular?
The name Khalid reached peak popularity in 2019, with 273 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Khalid?
Approximately 4,689 people named Khalid live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,689. That works out to roughly 1 in 70,687 Americans.
Is Khalid a rare name?
Khalid is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 70,687 Americans has this name.
What does the name Khalid mean?
The meaning and origin of Khalid are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Khalid more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Khalid are male and 0% are female.
When was Khalid most popular?
Khalid peaked in 2019 with 273 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.