Fardi
An Arabic name meaning an individual or distinct person.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Fardi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Fardi today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fardi births was 2005 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fardi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Fardi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2005
7 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2005 SSA rank
#9,434
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Fardi: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Fardi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Fardi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Fardi
Fardi is a name with origins that can be traced back to the Persian language. It is believed to have derived from the Persian word "fard," which means "unique" or "exceptional." The name has been in use since ancient times, with records indicating its presence in the region now known as Iran and parts of Central Asia.
One of the earliest known references to the name Fardi can be found in the Shahnameh, an epic Persian poem written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi around 1010 AD. In this literary masterpiece, Fardi is mentioned as the name of a brave warrior who fought alongside the legendary heroes of Persian mythology.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Fardi. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Fardi al-Isfahani, a renowned Persian scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century AD. He made significant contributions to the fields of logic, metaphysics, and ethics.
Another prominent figure was Fardi al-Khurasani, a celebrated Persian poet who lived during the 11th century AD. His literary works, which included ghazals and qasidas, were widely acclaimed and influenced the development of Persian poetry.
In the 13th century, Fardi al-Din Attar was a highly respected Persian mystic and poet. His most famous work, "The Conference of the Birds," is a masterpiece of Sufi literature and has been translated into numerous languages.
During the 16th century, Fardi Khan was a prominent military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was known for his strategic prowess and bravery on the battlefield.
In more recent times, Fardi Qadir was an influential Afghan politician and diplomat who served as the Ambassador of Afghanistan to the United Nations from 1958 to 1963. He played a significant role in advocating for Afghanistan's interests on the international stage.
While the name Fardi has its roots in the Persian language and culture, it has also found use in other regions, particularly among communities with historical ties to the Persian Empire or influenced by Persian culture. However, the name remains most prevalent in Iran and parts of Central Asia, where it continues to hold cultural and historical significance.
People
Fardi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fardi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Fardi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fardi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fardi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Fardi a common name?
We classify Fardi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fardi most popular?
The single biggest year for Fardi was 2005, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fardi is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Fardi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Fardi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fardi in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Fardi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Fardi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Fardi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Fardi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.