Boy · #8,338 in 2026

Seyed

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

Sayyid is an honorific title of Hasanid and Husaynid lineage, recognized as descendants of the Islamic prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatima and Ali's sons Hasan and Husayn. The title may also refer to the descendants of the family of the Bani Hashim through Muhammad's great-grandfather Hashim, and others including Hamza, Abbas, Abu Talib, and Asad ibn Hashim.

Current Rank

#8,338

Peak Rank

#3,482 (1982)

Total Babies

122

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1979

First Year

2001

Last Year

1982

Peak Year

#3482

Peak Rank

122

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Seyed

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

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Etymology

A few Arabic language experts state that "Sayyid" has its roots in the word al-asad الأسد , meaning "lion", probably because of the qualities of valor and leadership. The word is derived from the verb sāda , meaning to rule. The title seyyed/sayyid/syed/sayyad/saeed/said existed before Islam, however not in light of a specific descent, but as a meritocratic sign of respect. Hans Wehr 's Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic defines seyyid as a translation for master, chief, sovereign, or lord. It also denotes someone respected and of high status. In the Arab world , sayyid is the equivalent of t

The Story of Seyed

Seyed first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1979, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1982, when 12 Seyeds were born — ranking #3,482 that year. As of 2026, Seyed ranks #8,338 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 122 Seyeds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Seyed

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

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Seyed

What does the name Seyed mean?

How popular is Seyed in 2026?

In 2026, Seyed ranks #8,338 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Seyed most popular?

Seyed reached its peak popularity in 1982, ranking #3,482 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Seyed a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Seyed?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Seyed include Romualdo, Chrles, Flor. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Seyed

Seyed is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 122 births in the dataset. Seyed's peak popularity came in 1982 when it ranked #3,482. Use the chart and map above to compare Seyed'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.