boy's name
Faruq
fah-ROOK (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 140
Faruq is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2018 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2005, when 8 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1972.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Faruq Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 41 |
| 2010s | 28 |
How Popular Is Faruq?
In 2018, Faruq was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Faruq Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Faruq
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Faruq Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Faruq over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Faruq
- Arabic fah-ROOK
Sibling Names for Faruq
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Faruq — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Faruq
How popular is the name Faruq?
In 2018, Faruq was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Faruq a girl's or a boy's name?
Faruq is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Faruq?
Faruq has 2 syllables.
When was Faruq most popular?
Faruq peaked in 2005, when 8 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.