Fariz
An Arabic name meaning "defender" or "protector".
Name Census estimates that about 42 living Americans carry the first name Fariz. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Fariz today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fariz births was 2021 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fariz. 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 Fariz with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Fariz. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
42
~ 1 in 8,160,818 Americans
Peak year
2021
8 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,240
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Fariz: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fariz from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 32 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fariz 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 Fariz during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Fariz
The name Fariz has its origins in the Arabic language and can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the rise of Islam in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic root word "fariza," which means "to excel" or "to distinguish oneself." The name carries a connotation of excellence, distinction, and accomplishment.
In the early days of Islam, the name Fariz gained prominence as it was associated with scholarly pursuits and intellectual achievements. Several notable figures from that era bore this name, including Fariz ibn Yahya al-Baghdadi, a renowned scholar of hadith (the recorded sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad) who lived in the 9th century CE.
The name Fariz can also be found in various historical texts and religious scriptures from the Islamic world. For instance, it is mentioned in some classical Arabic literature, such as the works of renowned poets like al-Mutanabbi (915-965 CE) and al-Ma'arri (973-1057 CE).
As Islam spread across different regions, the name Fariz gained popularity in various parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond. Some notable historical figures with this name include Fariz al-Din Attar (1145-1221 CE), a Persian poet and theoretic Sufi from Nishapur, and Fariz al-Din Shihab al-Din al-Shirvani (1145-1201 CE), a Persian mathematician and astronomer from Shirvan.
Over the centuries, the name Fariz has been carried by numerous individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, such as literature, science, and philosophy. One prominent example is Fariz ud-Din Attar (1119-1230 CE), a highly revered Persian poet and mystic from Nishapur, whose works have had a lasting impact on Sufi literature.
Another notable figure is Fariz al-Din Munir (1285-1370 CE), a Persian historian and writer who authored several influential works, including "Maʿādin al-jawāhir" (Mines of Gems), a comprehensive biography of prominent poets and scholars.
In more recent times, the name Fariz has continued to be used in various Muslim communities around the world, albeit with different spellings and pronunciations based on regional variations. It remains a popular choice for parents seeking a name with deep historical roots and a meaningful connotation of excellence and distinction.
People
Fariz + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fariz 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
Fariz: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fariz?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 42 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fariz 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 8,160,818 US residents.
Is Fariz a common name?
We classify Fariz as "Very Rare". It ranks above 51.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 42 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fariz most popular?
The single biggest year for Fariz was 2021, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fariz is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Fariz in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Fariz a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fariz 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 Fariz still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Fariz 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 Fariz 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Fariz?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.