How Many People Are Named Saddam?

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

Saddam
Very Rare
Arabic

Saddam means 'the one who confronts' in Arabic, making it a name steeped in defiance. Only 41 people named Saddam live in the US today, which means 1 in 8,106,242 Americans share this unique moniker. The name peaked in popularity in 1990 with 15 births, showing its status as a modern, newer-generation choice.

~41
Living in US
1 in 8,106,242
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
The one who confronts
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Defiant Determined Strong
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 typically symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

405,774
Worldwide Bearers
#2,540
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
140,632
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
79,274
🇵🇰 Pakistan
68,355
🇾🇪 Yemen
31,353
🇮🇶 Iraq
27,554
🇯🇴 Jordan
7,647
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
7,443
🇵🇭 Philippines
5,808
🇮🇩 Indonesia
5,672
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
3,963

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
41 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
12
Would be under 30 (29%)
30
Would be 30–60 (71%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 42 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: 1990

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
40
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
95
International
100

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

📜 Saddam Through the Generations

Saddam's journey through the generations reflects a steady presence rather than explosive growth. With only 42 total births recorded since the beginning of tracking, the name has maintained a niche appeal. Its current stable trend suggests it's favored among parents looking for a distinctive name. The age distribution reveals a younger demographic, with 29% under 30 and 71% aged between 30 and 60, indicating a name embraced by recent generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 6

✨ Similar Names to Saddam

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Saddam's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Saddam

How Many People Have the Name Saddam?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 41 people in the United States currently share the name Saddam. That works out to roughly 1 in every 8,106,242 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Saddam a Common or Rare Name?

Saddam 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 Saddam Mean?

Saddam means "the one who confronts" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Saddam Most Popular?

The name Saddam reached peak popularity in 1990, with 15 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 Saddam?

Approximately 41 people named Saddam live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 42. That works out to roughly 1 in 8,106,242 Americans.

Is Saddam a rare name?

Saddam is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 8,106,242 Americans has this name.

What does the name Saddam mean?

Saddam means "the one who confronts" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Saddam more male or female?

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

When was Saddam most popular?

Saddam peaked in 1990 with 15 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 US41
All-Time Births42
1 in X1 in 8,106,242
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age26
Peak Year1990
World Rank#2,540
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.