Fardin
A Persian name meaning "paradise" or "garden of heaven".
Name Census estimates that about 51 living Americans carry the first name Fardin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Fardin today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fardin births was 2001 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fardin. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Fardin with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Fardin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
51
~ 1 in 6,720,673 Americans
Peak year
2001
7 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,258
Tracked since 2001
Census
Fardin in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 297 people with the first name Fardin, which placed it at #29,680 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#29,680
National first-name rank
People counted
297
297 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
58.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fardin
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Fardin is Asian/Pacific Islander at 58.9%. The next largest groups are White (28.3%) and Two or More Races (8.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Fardin described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Fardin at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander58.9% · 175
- White28.3% · 84
- Two or more races8.1% · 24
- Black or African American2.7% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino1.3% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 2
Popularity
Fardin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fardin from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 30 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fardin 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 Fardin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Fardin
The name Fardin is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, with roots dating back to the ancient Iranian civilization. It is derived from the Persian word "fard," which means "unique" or "singular." The addition of the suffix "-in" transforms it into an adjective, suggesting that the name may have initially been used to describe someone who was unique or distinct in some way.
In the early days of Persian culture, names often carried symbolic meanings or were inspired by natural elements, virtues, or aspirations. Fardin, with its connotation of uniqueness, may have been bestowed upon individuals who were considered exceptional or stood out from the crowd.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Fardin can be traced back to ancient Persian literature and historical records, although the exact origins remain somewhat obscure. It is possible that the name was used in pre-Islamic Persia, as many Persian names have endured through various cultural and religious transitions.
One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Fardin was Fardin ibn Yahya al-Barmaki, a prominent Persian scholar and vizier who lived during the 9th century AD during the Abbasid Caliphate. He was renowned for his wisdom, literary talents, and administrative abilities.
Another notable individual with the name Fardin was Fardin al-Kabir, a Persian mathematician and astronomer from the 11th century AD. He made significant contributions to the fields of geometry and trigonometry and is credited with developing advanced methods for calculating the positions of celestial bodies.
In the realm of literature, Fardin Attar, a renowned Persian poet and mystic, lived in the 12th century AD. His works, such as the Mantiq al-Tayr (The Conference of the Birds), have been widely appreciated for their profound spiritual insights and literary excellence.
During the Safavid dynasty in Persia, which ruled from the 16th to the 18th century, the name Fardin gained further prominence. One notable figure was Fardin Khan, a military commander and governor who played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Safavid Empire.
In more recent times, Fardin Qarayev, an Azerbaijani composer and conductor from the 20th century, achieved international recognition for his contributions to classical music. His works blended traditional Azerbaijani and Persian influences with Western musical styles, creating a unique and distinct sound.
While the name Fardin has its roots in the Persian language and culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been adopted by various communities around the world, albeit with variations in spelling and pronunciation. Regardless of its origin, the name continues to carry the essence of uniqueness and individuality, serving as a reminder of the rich tapestry of cultural heritage woven into personal names.
People
Fardin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fardin 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
Fardin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fardin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 51 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fardin 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 6,720,673 US residents.
Is Fardin a common name?
We classify Fardin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 52 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fardin most popular?
The single biggest year for Fardin was 2001, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fardin is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Fardin in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 297 people with the name Fardin, or 0.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #29,680 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Fardin in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Fardin?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Fardin leans strongly male. 283 people counted with this name were male (96.6%), compared with 10 female bearers (3.4%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Fardin?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Fardin is Asian/Pacific Islander at 58.9%. The next largest groups are White (28.3%) and Two or More Races (8.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Fardin most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Fardin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 58.9% (175 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Fardin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Fardin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fardin 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 Fardin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Fardin 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 Fardin 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.
How many people are called Fardin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.