Shahid
4 countries#12008 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shahid was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
716 births recorded 1968–2025 · currently #12008 · peaked in 2000 with 24 births
Most common in: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
295 births recorded 1999–2022 · currently #2095 · peaked in 2013 with 31 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-d'Oise, Bouches-du-Rhône, Hérault, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
270 births recorded 1976–2021 · peaked in 1999 with 22 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
251 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3451 · peaked in 1999 with 22 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
19 births recorded 1976–1980 · peaked in 1976 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shahid’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4675 | — |
| 2007 | #8173 | ↓3498 |
| 2008 | #8324 | ↓151 |
| 2009 | #5334 | ↑2990 |
| 2010 | #7591 | ↓2257 |
| 2011 | #6256 | ↑1335 |
| 2012 | #8864 | ↓2608 |
| 2013 | #7026 | ↑1838 |
| 2014 | #8130 | ↓1104 |
| 2015 | #5999 | ↑2131 |
| 2016 | #7157 | ↓1158 |
| 2017 | #4746 | ↑2411 |
| 2018 | #6703 | ↓1957 |
| 2019 | #7643 | ↓940 |
| 2020 | #7034 | ↑609 |
| 2021 | #9714 | ↓2680 |
| 2022 | #7768 | ↑1946 |
| 2023 | #8921 | ↓1153 |
| 2024 | #8987 | ↓66 |
| 2025 | #12008 | ↓3021 |
Frequently asked questions about Shahid
Is Shahid a popular name?
Yes — Shahid currently ranks #12008 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Shahid more common for boys or girls?
Shahid is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shahid most popular?
Shahid peaked in 2000 in United States, with 24 recorded births that year.
Is Shahid rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shahid’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2907 in 1968 to #12008 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Shahid?
At least 1,281 babies have been recorded with the name Shahid across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Shahid popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shahid appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Shahid?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Shahid include Shaheer.
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