UK boy's name
Farzad
A Persian masculine name meaning "son" or "descendant".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Farzad is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Farzad popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 5 births.
This profile covers 29 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2002 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 29 living people in the UK are called Farzad. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Farzad ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 5 boys were registered as Farzad.
- • About 29 living people in the UK are estimated to have Farzad as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2013
5 births
Estimated living
29
2026
Meaning
What does Farzad mean?
The name Farzad has its origins in the Persian language, tracing back to ancient Iranian cultures and civilizations. It is derived from the words "farzand" or "farzin," which mean "child" or "offspring" in Persian. The name carries connotations of new life, fertility, and the continuation of a lineage.
During the ancient Zoroastrian era in Persia, the name Farzad was commonly given to male children, symbolizing the hope and promise of a new generation. It is believed that the name may have appeared in some of the earliest Zoroastrian scriptures and texts, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural significance.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Farzad can be found in the Shahnameh, the epic Persian poem written by Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. The poem contains tales of ancient Persian heroes and kings, some of whom bore the name Farzad or variations of it.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Farzad. One example is Farzad Batmangelich (1088-1157), a prominent Iranian poet and scholar during the Seljuk Empire. Another is Farzad Khosravi (1550-1612), a celebrated calligrapher and artist in the Safavid dynasty.
In the realm of literature, Farzad Behzad (1897-1976) was an Iranian writer and poet renowned for his contributions to modern Persian poetry. Farzad Zamani (1951-present), on the other hand, is a contemporary Iranian singer and musician who has gained international recognition for his vocal talents.
Moving to the field of sports, Farzad Farzin (1968-present) is a former Iranian football player who represented his country in the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Farzad Majidi (1973-present) is another notable Iranian footballer who played as a striker for various clubs in Iran and abroad.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Farzad, a name that has remained deeply rooted in Persian culture and tradition, symbolizing the continuity of life and the cherished value of children and offspring.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Farzad over time
The chart below shows babies named Farzad registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Farzad, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Farzad by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Farzad was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4270 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4232 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3531 | 14 | 4 |
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- Finlay 17,879
- Frankie 17,528
- Finn 14,413
- Felix 14,361
- Fraser 6,470
- Flynn 6,170
- Frank 5,992
- Filip 5,876
- Francis 5,744
FAQ
Farzad: questions and answers
How popular is the name Farzad in the UK right now?
In 2024, Farzad was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Farzad most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 5 babies registered as Farzad in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Farzad?
A Persian masculine name meaning "son" or "descendant".
How many people are called Farzad in the UK?
A total of 29 babies have been registered as Farzad across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.