How popular is the name Faruq in 2025?

Faruq is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Faruq most popular?

Faruq peaked in 1972, reaching #4986 among US boy names.

Faruq will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Faruq entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #4986 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#4986

peak (1972)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Faruq are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Faruq alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Faruq in 2025?: Faruq is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Faruq most popular?: Faruq peaked in 1972, reaching #4986 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Faruq with classmates?: Faruq will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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