Declining since 2001, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Faraz since 1977
Babies named Faraz per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 110 |
| 1990s | 191 |
| 2000s | 190 |
| 2010s | 105 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Faraz is a Persian name meaning 'elevation' or 'height,' reflecting aspirational values. First recorded in U.S. data in 1977, it saw its highest usage in 1998. However, its popularity has been declining since 2001. In the most recent data from 2025, Faraz ranked 12,008th, with about 1 in 341,615 newborn boys receiving the name. Despite its low frequency, the name carries a strong cultural resonance among Persian families and conveys a sense of ambition and dignity.
Faraz is a Persian name meaning 'height', 'elevation', or 'eminence', derived from the Persian word فراز (farāz). It is a poetic name that conveys a sense of rising above or reaching lofty status. The name has been used in Iran and among Persian-speaking communities for centuries, often chosen for its aspirational connotation.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Faraaz
Sibling names for Faraz
Names that share Faraz's style, for a brother or sister.
