Boy nameCurrently #2,752 in the USFalling
Faisal
//ˈfeɪzəl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20146 lettersStarts with F
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Faisal's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Faisal's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Faisal |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 23 |
| 1977 | 25 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 28 |
| 1982 | 26 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1984 | 23 |
| 1985 | 27 |
| 1986 | 33 |
| 1987 | 29 |
| 1988 | 33 |
| 1989 | 39 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 35 |
| 1992 | 40 |
| 1993 | 46 |
| 1994 | 39 |
| 1995 | 35 |
| 1996 | 37 |
| 1997 | 45 |
| 1998 | 43 |
| 1999 | 70 |
| 2000 | 51 |
| 2001 | 43 |
| 2002 | 39 |
| 2003 | 39 |
| 2004 | 44 |
| 2005 | 50 |
| 2006 | 41 |
| 2007 | 49 |
| 2008 | 36 |
| 2009 | 44 |
| 2010 | 50 |
| 2011 | 64 |
| 2012 | 74 |
| 2013 | 65 |
| 2014 | 82 |
| 2015 | 66 |
| 2016 | 60 |
| 2017 | 64 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2019 | 52 |
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 51 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2024 | 47 |
Faisal through the decades
- Faisal peaked in 2014, when 82 babies were named Faisal in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Faisal has fallen 8% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Faisal currently ranks #2,752 in the US and is cooling off.