How Many People Are Named Saad?

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

Saad
Rare
Arabic

Saad means 'happy' in Arabic and is a very rare name for boys. Only 1 in 139,345 Americans are named Saad, making it pretty unique with just 2,368 people bearing this name today.

~7,482
Living in US
1 in 44,300
Americans
2012
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Happy
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Joyful Optimistic
7
Life Path Number

Life path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

112,176
Worldwide Bearers
#1,297
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
17,018
🇯🇴 Jordan
8,546
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
8,205
🇮🇷 Iran
7,232
🇱🇧 Lebanon
6,104
🇲🇾 Malaysia
5,998
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
5,245
🇮🇩 Indonesia
5,054
🇹🇩 Chad
3,954
🇵🇸 Palestine
3,924

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,368 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
1,859
Would be under 30 (77%)
558
Would be 30–60 (23%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,417 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: 2012

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

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

📜 Saad Through the Generations

Saad peaked in popularity in 2012 with 82 births, but its trend has remained stable since then. The majority of people named Saad are under 30, with 1,859 out of 2,368 falling into this age bracket, indicating it's a genuinely modern name. As of now, there are no individuals over 60 with this name, suggesting it's a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 387
California 166
Illinois 158
Texas 134
New Jersey 100
Virginia 45
Michigan 39
Pennsylvania 35
Ohio 24
Florida 22

✨ Similar Names to Saad

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Saad's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Saad

How Many People Have the Name Saad?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,482 people in the United States currently share the name Saad. That works out to roughly 1 in every 44,300 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Saad a Common or Rare Name?

Saad 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.

What Does the Name Saad Mean?

Saad means "happy" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Saad Most Popular?

The name Saad reached peak popularity in 2012, with 82 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 Saad?

Approximately 7,482 people named Saad live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,482. That works out to roughly 1 in 44,300 Americans.

Is Saad a rare name?

Saad is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 44,300 Americans has this name.

What does the name Saad mean?

Saad means "happy" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Saad more male or female?

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

When was Saad most popular?

Saad peaked in 2012 with 82 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 US7,482
All-Time Births7,482
1 in X1 in 44,300
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2012
World Rank#1,297
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.