Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Sayyid

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

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#7,638 (2005)

Total Babies

152

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1990

First Year

2024

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#7638

Peak Rank

152

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sayyid

Sayyid first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1990, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 9 Sayyids were born — ranking #7,638 that year. As of 2026, Sayyid ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 152 Sayyids have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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101-500

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Names that sound like Sayyid

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

Siad
Sayid
Ciet
Sayad
Suid
Siod
Sized
Seised
Snid
Side
Signed
Sid

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sayyid

What does the name Sayyid mean?

Sayyid is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1990. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sayyid in 2026?

In 2026, Sayyid ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Sayyid most popular?

Sayyid reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #7,638 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Sayyid a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Sayyid?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sayyid include Chiam, Nik, Tyrod. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sayyid

Sayyid is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 152 births in the dataset. Sayyid's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #7,638. Use the chart and map above to compare Sayyid'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.