Farhad

Farhad is a boy's name of Persian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Farhad at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Persian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Farhad

Farhad belongs to the Persian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Farhad first appears in Social Security records in 1972. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3280 in 1981, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 268 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Farhad in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Best US rank
#3280 in 1981
Peak year
1990
Babies named Farhad in 2024
6
Total since 1880
268

Farhad in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1241 in 2000
Babies named Farhad in 2024
5
Total since 1996
142

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Farhad mean?

The meaning of Farhad is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Persian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Farhad a boy or girl name?

Farhad is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Farhad?

Farhad comes from the Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Farhad?

Farhad first appears in US records in 1972. Its best-ever ranking was #3280 in 1981, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.