2,047births recorded
5Countries
2Variants
1990Peak · Kazakhstan
#12008United States 2025
Farhad is a boy name family recorded 2,047 times in 5 countries since 1972. It ranks highest today in the United States (#12008 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Kazakhstan in 1990, at 49.2 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Farkhad (Kazakhstan).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Farhad
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farkhad | Kazakh | 1,624 | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | – | 1990 | – |
| Farhad | English | 273 | 🇺🇸 United States | #12008 | 1981 | ▼ 32 % |
| Farhad | English | 125 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2000 | – |
| Farhad | English | 20 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2021 | – |
| Farhad | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 Québec | – | 1991 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Farhad ↔ Farkhad — Wikidata “said to be the same as”
Questions about Farhad
How popular is the name Farhad?
In 2025 it ranked #12008 in the United States. Official registers record 2,047 births across 5 countries.
What is Farhad in other languages?
Farkhad (Kazakh).
When was Farhad most popular?
It peaked in Kazakhstan in 1990, at 49.2 births per 100,000.
Is Farhad a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Farhad is a boy name.