Baby Name Popularity Profile

Khalid

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Khalid.

โœฆ Eternal ๐ŸŒ Arabic traditional
National Rank (2025) #940
All-Time Peak Rank #716 Achieved 1994
Total U.S. Births 8,197 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 100.0% Boy / 0.0% Girl Male Archetype
First Recorded 1962 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 273 births in 2019
๐Ÿ’ก The Khalid Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

๐ŸŒ Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Eternal
Language Origin Arabic
Origin Type single
Derived from the Arabic root khalada (ุฎู„ุฏ) meaning 'to be eternal' or 'to last forever'.
Alternative Spellings
Khaled
Pronunciation: KHAH-lid
Themes & Categories
traditional
Etymology confidence: High

๐Ÿ“– The Story Behind Khalid

According to SSA data, Khalid achieved its highest historical rank of #716 in 1994. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2019 with 273 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 26.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 62 consecutive years.

๐Ÿ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 โ€“ 2025)

Registration footprint of Khalid across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift +26.3% Growth
18801920196020002025

๐Ÿ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 273 births in 2019
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 0 yrs
Registry Streak 62 yrs
Historical Volatility Moderately Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 84
1970s: 600
1980s: 708
1990s: 1,546
2000s: 1,708
2010s: 2,092
2020s: 1,459

๐Ÿ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Kha-lid
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.

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๐Ÿ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Minnesota
Top States Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Georgia
States with Data 31
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Minnesota #380 522 2020 48.3% Decline
New York #610 944 1995 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #805 324 2001 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #1164 354 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #1163 272 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #1027 210 2001 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #662 147 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland Unranked 126 1994 Insufficient historical volume
California #1134 780 1994 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #411 364 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #693 339 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #645 378 1998 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #803 234 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #1085 448 2019 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 26 1988 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #979 131 2000 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado Unranked 45 1995 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts Unranked 81 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #573 65 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 15 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #936 41 1993 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana Unranked 32 1994 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona Unranked 21 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky Unranked 24 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 6 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon Unranked 12 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin Unranked 26 2023 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina Unranked 18 1999 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #538 10 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana Unranked 20 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 5 2019 Insufficient historical volume

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