How Many People Are Named Walid?
Complete statistics for the name Walid: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Walid is a very rare name, with only 958 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 344,557 Americans. It's also predominantly male and has been gaining popularity since 2017.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 22 is traditionally associated with leadership, responsibility, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 982 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: 2017Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Walid Through the Generations
The name Walid has a unique journey, with only 982 total births across all time but 958 living people today, showing a stable trend. The peak year was 2017, with 38 births, indicating a surge in popularity. The age distribution is quite telling, with 686 under 30 and 296 aged 30-60, suggesting it's a modern name that's still growing. Outside the US, it's most common in Egypt, ranking world-wide at #2,355 with 433,950 living bearers.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Walid's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Walid
How Many People Have the Name Walid?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 958 people in the United States currently share the name Walid. That works out to roughly 1 in every 344,557 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Walid a Common or Rare Name?
Walid 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Walid in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Walid Most Popular?
The name Walid reached peak popularity in 2017, with 38 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 Walid?
Approximately 958 people named Walid live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 982. That works out to roughly 1 in 344,557 Americans.
Is Walid a rare name?
Walid is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 344,557 Americans has this name.
What does the name Walid mean?
The meaning and origin of Walid are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Walid more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Walid are male and 0% are female.
When was Walid most popular?
Walid peaked in 2017 with 38 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.