Saeed
Boy name · #2694 in 2025 · Uniqueness 71/100
Saeed ranks #2694 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 48 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #2253, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 37,500 boys born in 2025 was named Saeed.
Babies named Saeed per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 57-year story
Saeed first appears in the Social Security records in 1968, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2011, when 60 boys were named Saeed — good for #2173 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Saeed against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Saeed in class?
Saeed scores 71 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Saeed will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Saeed is most common
Geography matters for names, and Saeed is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Saeeds were NY (8), MI (5), PA (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Saeed
Statistically, parents drawn to Saeed tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Waleed, Saad, Obed, Syed, and Muhammed.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Saeed | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | #2676 |
| 2024 | 41 | #3001 |
| 2023 | 51 | #2575 |
| 2022 | 36 | #3278 |
| 2021 | 45 | #2775 |
| 2020 | 43 | #2806 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3143 |
| 2018 | 55 | #2385 |
| 2017 | 52 | #2450 |
| 2016 | 44 | #2726 |
| 2015 | 59 | #2253 |
| 2014 | 55 | #2345 |
| 2013 | 53 | #2364 |
| 2012 | 43 | #2772 |
| 2011 | 60 | #2173 |
| 2010 | 56 | #2287 |
| 2009 | 47 | #2623 |
| 2008 | 34 | #3286 |
| 2007 | 58 | #2257 |
| 2006 | 48 | #2513 |
| 2005 | 44 | #2528 |
| 2004 | 50 | #2283 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2620 |
| 2002 | 31 | #2943 |
| 2001 | 33 | #2797 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Saeed a popular boy name?
Saeed ranked #2694 among boys in 2025 with 48 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2253.
When was the name Saeed most popular?
Saeed peaked in 2011, when 60 American boys received the name (ranked #2173 that year). Since 2011 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Saeed?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 37,500 newborn American boys was named Saeed. It scores 71/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.