Declining since 2022, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Farooq since 1978
Babies named Farooq per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 22 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 29 |
| 2020s | 32 |
Meaning & origin
Farooq has been in use in the United States since at least 1978, but it remains a relatively rare choice, ranking 10,695th in 2025 with a frequency of 1 in 284,679 newborn boys. The name saw its peak popularity in 2022, though it has declined slightly since then. Despite its low overall rank, Farooq carries deep cultural and religious significance within Islamic communities. Its highest recorded usage occurred in the 2020s, yet it has never appeared among the most popular names by state. As a name derived from an honorific of the second Caliph, Farooq continues to be chosen by families who value its strong meaning and historical resonance.
Farooq is derived from the Arabic root f-r-q, meaning 'to distinguish' or 'to separate.' It is an epithet historically given to Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Caliph of Islam, who was known for his ability to discern truth from falsehood. The name has been widely used among Muslims across the Arabic-speaking world and South Asia.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Faroo
Sibling names for Farooq
Names that share Farooq's style, for a brother or sister.
