Boy · #8,479 in 2026

Fard

Name: Popularity of the name Fard in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Fard, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Farḍ or farīḍah (فريضة) or fardh in Islam is a religious duty commanded by God. The word is also used in Turkish, Persian, Pashto, Urdu, Hindi, Bangla, and Malay in the same meaning. Muslims who obey such commands or duties are said to receive hasanat, ajr or thawab for each good deed.

Current Rank

#8,479

Peak Rank

#2,541 (1975)

Total Babies

106

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1971

First Year

1998

Last Year

1975

Peak Year

#2541

Peak Rank

106

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Fard

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Fard

Fard first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1971, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 16 Fards were born — ranking #2,541 that year. As of 2026, Fard ranks #8,479 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 106 Fards have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Fard

Phonetically similar names — useful when Fard is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Phard
Ford
Forde
Foard
Fart
Fired
Feared
Fared
Faired
Fahrt
Fyrd
Fort

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fard

What does the name Fard mean?

How popular is Fard in 2026?

In 2026, Fard ranks #8,479 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Fard most popular?

Fard reached its peak popularity in 1975, ranking #2,541 that year with 16 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Fard most popular?

Fard has historically been most popular in New Jersey. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Fard.

Is Fard a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Fard is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Fard?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Fard include Lanell, Errin, Nekia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Fard

Fard is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 106 births in the dataset. Fard's peak popularity came in 1975 when it ranked #2,541. Use the chart and map above to compare Fard's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.