How Many People Are Named Safwan?

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

Safwan
Very Rare
Arabic

Safwan means 'safe' or 'protected', a name that's very rare in the US. Only 884 people carry it, making up just 1 in 373,400 Americans. The majority, 97%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~884
Living in US
1 in 373,400
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Safe, protected
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

67,771
Worldwide Bearers
#14,260
Global Rank
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
30,307
🇾🇪 Yemen
5,652
🇸🇾 Syria
5,400
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
4,491
🇮🇩 Indonesia
3,580
🇸🇩 Sudan
2,578
🇱🇾 Libya
2,203
🇪🇬 Egypt
1,952
🇯🇴 Jordan
1,463
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1,404

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
884 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
868
Would be under 30 (97%)
25
Would be 30–60 (3%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 893 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: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
9
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Safwan Through the Generations

Safwan has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2022 with 62 births. Today, there are 884 people named Safwan living in the US, with an average age of 12. The age distribution reveals a youthful skew, with 868 under 30, 25 between 30 and 60, and none over 60, indicating it's a name embraced by younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 224
Minnesota 61
Ohio 6
California 5
Florida 5
New Jersey 5
Texas 5
Virginia 5

✨ Similar Names to Safwan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Safwan's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Safwan

How Many People Have the Name Safwan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 884 people in the United States currently share the name Safwan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 373,400 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Safwan a Common or Rare Name?

Safwan 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 Safwan Mean?

Safwan means "safe, protected" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Safwan Most Popular?

The name Safwan reached peak popularity in 2022, with 62 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 Safwan?

Approximately 884 people named Safwan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 893. That works out to roughly 1 in 373,400 Americans.

Is Safwan a rare name?

Safwan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 373,400 Americans has this name.

What does the name Safwan mean?

Safwan means "safe, protected" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Safwan more male or female?

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

When was Safwan most popular?

Safwan peaked in 2022 with 62 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.

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 US884
All-Time Births893
1 in X1 in 373,400
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2022
World Rank#14,260
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.