Faiz
An Arabic name meaning "victor", "triumphant" or "successful".
Name Census estimates that about 540 living Americans carry the first name Faiz. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Faiz today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Faiz births was 2004 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Faiz. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Faiz with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
540
~ 1 in 634,730 Americans
Peak year
2004
28 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,946
Tracked since 1977
Census
Faiz in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,141 people with the first name Faiz, which placed it at #11,321 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#11,321
National first-name rank
People counted
1.1K
1,141 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.4
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
63.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Faiz
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Faiz is Asian/Pacific Islander at 63.7%. The next largest groups are White (22.5%) and Black (7.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Faiz described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Faiz at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander63.7% · 727
- White22.5% · 257
- Black or African American7.3% · 83
- Two or more races5.0% · 57
- Hispanic or Latino1.4% · 16
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Popularity
Faiz: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Faiz from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 196 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Faiz remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Faiz by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Faiz during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Faiz' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, California, Illinois recorded the most babies named Faiz, while New York, Illinois, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Faiz
The name Faiz is of Arabic origin and derives from the word "fayiz," which means "winner," "victorious," or "one who triumphs." This name has been used in various parts of the Middle East and South Asia for centuries.
The earliest recorded use of the name Faiz can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the Islamic Golden Age. It is mentioned in several classical Arabic texts, including works of literature and poetry. One notable example is the poetry of the renowned 12th-century Persian poet, Faiz ud-Din Attar, whose name incorporates the word "faiz."
Throughout history, several prominent figures have borne the name Faiz. One of the earliest was Faiz ibn Muhammad al-Hashimi, a 9th-century Islamic scholar and historian from present-day Iraq. He is best known for his work "Kitab al-Buldan" (Book of Countries), which provided valuable insights into the geography and culture of the Islamic world during that time.
Another notable figure was Faiz Ahmad Faiz, a renowned Pakistani poet, and writer who lived from 1911 to 1984. He is considered one of the most celebrated poets in the Urdu language and played a significant role in the Pakistani independence movement. His poetic works, which often addressed themes of freedom, love, and social justice, continue to be widely read and studied.
In the realm of music, Faiz Ali Faiz was a celebrated Indian Qawwali singer who lived from 1881 to 1947. He was known for his powerful and soulful renditions of devotional Sufi music, and his performances captivated audiences across South Asia.
Faiz Ahmed Faiz, a Pakistani revolutionary and communist leader, was also a prominent figure who lived from 1910 to 1984. He was actively involved in the struggle for independence from British rule and later became a key figure in the left-wing political movement in Pakistan.
Finally, Faiz Mohammad Khan was a renowned Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team from 1988 to 2002. He was a talented all-rounder and is remembered for his outstanding performances, particularly in Test cricket, where he excelled with both bat and ball.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Faiz throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence and significance across various fields and cultures.
People
Faiz + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Faiz as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Faiz: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Faiz?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 540 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Faiz going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 634,730 US residents.
Is Faiz a common name?
We classify Faiz as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 548 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Faiz most popular?
The single biggest year for Faiz was 2004, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Faiz is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Faiz in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,141 people with the name Faiz, or 0.38 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #11,321 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Faiz in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Faiz?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Faiz appears almost entirely male. Of the 1,135 people counted with this name, 99.0% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Faiz?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Faiz is Asian/Pacific Islander at 63.7%. The next largest groups are White (22.5%) and Black (7.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Faiz most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Faiz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 63.7% (727 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Faiz in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Faiz a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Faiz in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Faiz still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Faiz in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Faiz can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are named Faiz?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.