Walid
3 countries#445 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Walid was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
12,090 births recorded 1967–2022 · currently #445 · peaked in 2009 with 480 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,000 births recorded 1969–2025 · currently #5208 · peaked in 2017 with 38 births
Most common in: California, New York, Florida, Virginia, Massachusetts
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
348 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 2007 with 24 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
348 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2007 with 24 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Walid’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #174 | — |
| 2004 | #168 | ↑6 |
| 2005 | #160 | ↑8 |
| 2006 | #164 | ↓4 |
| 2007 | #167 | ↓3 |
| 2008 | #164 | ↑3 |
| 2009 | #164 | — |
| 2010 | #191 | ↓27 |
| 2011 | #195 | ↓4 |
| 2012 | #216 | ↓21 |
| 2013 | #204 | ↑12 |
| 2014 | #202 | ↑2 |
| 2015 | #229 | ↓27 |
| 2016 | #263 | ↓34 |
| 2017 | #287 | ↓24 |
| 2018 | #330 | ↓43 |
| 2019 | #355 | ↓25 |
| 2020 | #391 | ↓36 |
| 2021 | #409 | ↓18 |
| 2022 | #445 | ↓36 |
Frequently asked questions about Walid
Is Walid a popular name?
Yes — Walid currently ranks #445 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Walid more common for boys or girls?
Walid is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Walid most popular?
Walid peaked in 2009 in France, with 480 recorded births that year.
Is Walid rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Walid’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1508 in 1967 to #445 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Walid?
At least 13,438 babies have been recorded with the name Walid across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Walid popular in more than one country?
Yes — Walid appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.