Syed
Boy nameSyed has been given to 6,043 babies in the U.S. since 1965. It peaked in 2000.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
6,043
Peak year
2000 (224 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1965
10-year trend
▲ +4%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Rank through the decades
Syed's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 2000 | #754 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Syed — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Famous people named Syed
Skai Jackson
American actress
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Syed.
FAQ
How popular is the name Syed?
Syed has been given to 6,043 babies in the U.S. since 1965. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Syed peak?
Syed peaked in 2000, when 224 babies were given the name.
Is Syed a girl or boy name?
Syed is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Syed are boys).
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