The first name Farhan
A boy’s name.
2 syllables Male Also a surname
Popularity
Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025
In 2025, 25 boys were named Farhan, making it the 1,153rd most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2008, with 117 births (#333).
Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Farhan with other names.
Popularity in the United States
Babies named Farhan at birth, 1880–2025
In 2025, 72 boys born in the United States were named Farhan, the 2,062nd most popular boys’ name that year.
US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.
Famous people named Farhan
1 on Wikidata, most written-about first
- Farhan FarhanBahraini swimmer, born 1996
Questions
- How popular is the name Farhan?
- In 2025, 25 boys born in England and Wales were named Farhan, ranking 1,153rd. Its peak was 2008, with 117 births.
- Is Farhan a boy's or a girl's name?
- Mostly a boy's name: 100% of the 1,824 US babies named Farhan since 1880 were boys.
- When was Farhan most popular?
- 2025 in the United States, when 72 babies were named Farhan, its highest rank at 2,062nd.
- Is Farhan also a surname?
- Yes. Farhan is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.