How popular is the name Friend in 2025?

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

When was the name Friend most popular?

Friend peaked in 1880, reaching #809 among US boy names.

Friend will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Friend entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #809 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#809

peak (1880)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

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

The typical Friend alive today was born around 1922, making them about 103 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Friend in 2025?: Friend is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Friend most popular?: Friend peaked in 1880, reaching #809 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Friend with classmates?: Friend will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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