Rising since 1988, #2,676 for boys today.
Popularity of Fares since 1976
Babies named Fares per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2012, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Fares's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 22 |
| 1990s | 104 |
| 2000s | 242 |
| 2010s | 421 |
| 2020s | 263 |
Meaning & origin
Fares is an Arabic name meaning 'knight' that entered U.S. records in 1976. It has risen steadily since 1988, reaching its peak rank of 2676 in 2025 (about 1 in 35,585 births). The name is most popular in New Jersey, Michigan, and New York. While still relatively rare, Fares shares the syllable stress pattern of familiar names like Ahmed and Omar, making it an accessible cross-cultural choice. Its consistent upward trajectory suggests growing recognition among American parents seeking a name with strong, positive connotations.
Fares is a direct Arabic masculine given name derived from fāris (فَارِس), meaning 'knight' or 'horseman'. The root f-r-s relates to horses and horsemanship, with the name traditionally given to boys in Arab and Muslim families as a symbol of chivalry and strength. It is also a common surname in the Arabic-speaking world, notably borne by several medieval poets and scholars.
Where Fares is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Fares” around the world
Where Fares lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
150
babies in 2024
Quebec
12
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fari, Fez
Variants: Faris, Faresh
Sibling names for Fares
Names that share Fares's style, for a brother or sister.
