Boy nameCurrently #936 in the USSteady
Khalid
//ˈkɑlɪd//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20196 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Khalid'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.
Khalid's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Khalid |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 23 |
| 1969 | 18 |
| 1970 | 25 |
| 1971 | 36 |
| 1972 | 31 |
| 1973 | 51 |
| 1974 | 51 |
| 1975 | 65 |
| 1976 | 61 |
| 1977 | 77 |
| 1978 | 108 |
| 1979 | 96 |
| 1980 | 77 |
| 1981 | 76 |
| 1982 | 76 |
| 1983 | 66 |
| 1984 | 63 |
| 1985 | 60 |
| 1986 | 72 |
| 1987 | 52 |
| 1988 | 84 |
| 1989 | 82 |
| 1990 | 96 |
| 1991 | 110 |
| 1992 | 114 |
| 1993 | 116 |
| 1994 | 214 |
| 1995 | 213 |
| 1996 | 173 |
| 1997 | 150 |
| 1998 | 187 |
| 1999 | 172 |
| 2000 | 211 |
| 2001 | 246 |
| 2002 | 222 |
| 2003 | 172 |
| 2004 | 138 |
| 2005 | 143 |
| 2006 | 149 |
| 2007 | 152 |
| 2008 | 135 |
| 2009 | 139 |
| 2010 | 143 |
| 2011 | 157 |
| 2012 | 174 |
| 2013 | 172 |
| 2014 | 220 |
| 2015 | 198 |
| 2016 | 238 |
| 2017 | 253 |
| 2018 | 264 |
| 2019 | 273 |
| 2020 | 251 |
| 2021 | 259 |
| 2022 | 235 |
| 2023 | 218 |
| 2024 | 246 |
Khalid through the decades
- Khalid peaked in 2019, when 273 babies were named Khalid in the US.
- The 2020s were Khalid's strongest decade, averaging 242 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Khalid has risen 54% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Khalid currently ranks #936 in the US and is holding steady.