Safwan
4 countries#473 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Safwan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
1,128 births recorded 1986–2022 · currently #473 · peaked in 2021 with 126 births
Most common in: Nord, Hérault, Val-d'Oise, Seine-Saint-Denis, Yvelines
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
965 births recorded 1983–2025 · currently #2056 · peaked in 2025 with 72 births
Most common in: New York, Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
789 births recorded 1996–2023 · peaked in 2018 with 47 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
786 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #907 · peaked in 2018 with 47 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2023–2023 · peaked in 2023 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Safwan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #1679 | — |
| 2004 | #1384 | ↑295 |
| 2005 | #1524 | ↓140 |
| 2006 | #1401 | ↑123 |
| 2007 | #1430 | ↓29 |
| 2008 | #1098 | ↑332 |
| 2009 | #1159 | ↓61 |
| 2010 | #1394 | ↓235 |
| 2011 | #1334 | ↑60 |
| 2012 | #1011 | ↑323 |
| 2013 | #911 | ↑100 |
| 2014 | #857 | ↑54 |
| 2015 | #852 | ↑5 |
| 2016 | #661 | ↑191 |
| 2017 | #682 | ↓21 |
| 2018 | #534 | ↑148 |
| 2019 | #498 | ↑36 |
| 2020 | #434 | ↑64 |
| 2021 | #411 | ↑23 |
| 2022 | #473 | ↓62 |
Frequently asked questions about Safwan
Is Safwan a popular name?
Yes — Safwan currently ranks #473 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Safwan more common for boys or girls?
Safwan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Safwan most popular?
Safwan peaked in 2021 in France, with 126 recorded births that year.
Is Safwan rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Safwan’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2460 in 1986 to #473 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Safwan?
At least 2,882 babies have been recorded with the name Safwan across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Safwan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Safwan appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Safwan?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Safwan include Octavius, Pax, Taylin, Aharon.
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