UK boy's name
Fuad
One of Arabic origin signifying "heart" or "inner being".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Fuad is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Fuad popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4001, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 19 births.
This profile covers 183 England and Wales registrations across 23 recorded years from 1996 to 2022. 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 21% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 181 living people in the UK are called Fuad. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Fuad ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 19 boys were registered as Fuad.
- • About 181 living people in the UK are estimated to have Fuad as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4001
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2004
19 births
Estimated living
181
2026
Meaning
What does Fuad mean?
The name Fuad is of Arabic origin, deriving from the root word "fa'ad" which means "heart" or "core." It is believed to have emerged as a personal name during the Middle Ages in regions where Arabic was the predominant language.
In the early Islamic era, the name Fuad gained popularity as a reference to the heart's role in spiritual and emotional aspects of life. It is mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, where it is used to describe the soul or the innermost being of a person.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Fuad can be found in the writings of renowned Arab poets and scholars from the 8th and 9th centuries. These include the likes of Abu Tammam (805-845 CE) and Al-Mutanabbi (915-965 CE), who often used the name in their poetic works.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Fuad. One of the most prominent was Fuad I (1868-1936), the last King of Egypt and Sudan before the abolition of the monarchy in 1953. He ascended to the throne in 1917 and played a crucial role in Egypt's struggle for independence from British rule.
Another significant figure was Fuad Pasha al-Khatib (1901-1949), a prominent Syrian writer, journalist, and politician who served as the first Prime Minister of Syria after its independence from France in 1946.
In the realm of literature, Fuad al-Shatti (1909-1983) was a renowned Kuwaiti poet and writer, known for his contributions to modern Arabic poetry and his advocacy for social reform.
The name Fuad also gained prominence in the field of medicine with Fuad Antun Haddad (1917-1987), a Lebanese physician and medical educator who made significant contributions to the field of pediatrics and established several hospitals and medical institutions in Lebanon.
Another notable figure was Fuad Saidawi (1892-1963), an Iraqi politician and diplomat who served as the first Prime Minister of Iraq after its independence from Britain in 1932.
While the name Fuad has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and gained recognition across various regions and communities worldwide.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Fuad over time
The chart below shows babies named Fuad registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Fuad, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 19 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fuad by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Fuad 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 | #4001 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3380 | 44 | 8 |
| 2000s | #1722 | 108 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1700 | 27 | 4 |
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- Frederick 19,866
- 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
Fuad: questions and answers
How popular is the name Fuad in the UK right now?
In 2022, Fuad was ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Fuad most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 19 babies registered as Fuad in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Fuad?
One of Arabic origin signifying "heart" or "inner being".
How many people are called Fuad in the UK?
A total of 183 babies have been registered as Fuad across the 23 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.