How Many People Are Named Saeed?
Complete statistics for the name Saeed: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Saeed means 'happy' in Arabic and is a very rare name for boys in the US, with just 1,783 people named Saeed, making up 1 in 185,034 Americans. The majority, 69%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 7 are often deep thinkers and seekers of knowledge.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 1,830 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: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Saeed Through the Generations
Saeed has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2011 when 60 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Saeed are young adults, with 1,258 under 30 and 572 between 30 and 60 years old. It's a relatively new name in the US, with no one over 60 bearing it, indicating its rise in recent decades.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Saeed's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Saeed
How Many People Have the Name Saeed?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,667 people in the United States currently share the name Saeed. That works out to roughly 1 in every 49,715 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Saeed a Common or Rare Name?
Saeed 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 Saeed Mean?
Saeed means "happy" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Saeed in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Saeed Most Popular?
The name Saeed reached peak popularity in 2011, with 60 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 Saeed?
Approximately 6,667 people named Saeed live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,667. That works out to roughly 1 in 49,715 Americans.
Is Saeed a rare name?
Saeed is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 49,715 Americans has this name.
What does the name Saeed mean?
Saeed means "happy" and comes from Arabic origins.
Is Saeed more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Saeed are male and 0% are female.
When was Saeed most popular?
Saeed peaked in 2011 with 60 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.