18,358births recorded
13Countries
1Variants
2022Peak · Ontario
#126England & Wales 2025
Syed is a boy name family recorded 18,358 times in 13 countries since 1965. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#126 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ontario in 2022, at 86.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Syed
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syed | English | 9,461 | 🏴 England & Wales | #126 | 2025 | ▲ 28 % |
| Syed | English | 6,043 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1217 | 2000 | ▲ 16 % |
| Syed | English | 2,032 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #144 | 2022 | ▲ 36 % |
| Syed | English | 283 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #197 | 2025 | ▲ 92 % |
| Syed | English | 224 | 🏴 Scotland | #400 | 2024 | ▲ 16 % |
| Syed | English | 130 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 2024 | – |
Questions about Syed
How popular is the name Syed?
In 2025 it ranked #126 in England & Wales. Official registers record 18,358 births across 13 countries.
When was Syed most popular?
It peaked in Ontario in 2022, at 86.8 births per 100,000.
Is Syed a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Syed is a boy name.