Holding steady.
Popularity of Furkan since 1994
Babies named Furkan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Furkan is a name with deep religious significance in Islam, derived from the Arabic word for 'criterion' that distinguishes truth from falsehood. In the United States, the name first appeared in Social Security records in 1994, reflecting immigration and cultural exchange. Its peak year of usage was 2005, and it has remained fairly stable over the past two decades, with no dramatic rise or decline. While it does not rank among the top 1,000 names nationally, its consistent use underscores its cultural importance among Muslim families, particularly those of Turkish and Arabic heritage. Top states for the name are not recorded, suggesting broad but low-level usage across the country.
Furkan derives from the Arabic root f-r-q, meaning 'to separate' or 'to distinguish.' In the Quran, Al-Furqan is a title for the Quran itself, referring to its role as the criterion that distinguishes right from wrong. The name has been used throughout the Muslim world, particularly in Turkey and the Balkans, where it gained popularity from the 1990s onward.
“Furkan” around the world
Where Furkan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Furko, Kan
Variants: Furqan, Furqaan, Forkan
Sibling names for Furkan
Names that share Furkan's style, for a brother or sister.
