Fawaz
A masculine Arabic name meaning "he who succeeds" or "victory".
Name Census estimates that about 322 living Americans carry the first name Fawaz. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Fawaz today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fawaz births was 2001 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fawaz. 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.
People living today
322
~ 1 in 1,064,454 Americans
Peak year
2001
20 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,252
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Fawaz: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fawaz from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 122 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Fawaz remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fawaz 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 Fawaz 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 Fawaz
The name Fawaz is of Arabic origin and can be traced back to ancient times in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic word "fawwaz," which means "victorious" or "triumphant." The name is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula during the pre-Islamic era, and it gained popularity after the rise of Islam in the 7th century.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fawaz can be found in the writings of Arab historians and scholars from the 8th and 9th centuries. These historical records mention individuals bearing the name, indicating its usage during that time period. The name is also mentioned in various Islamic texts and manuscripts, reflecting its cultural and religious significance.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Fawaz. One of the most prominent was Fawaz al-Khuzai, a renowned Arab poet and literary scholar who lived in the 8th century. His works and contributions to Arabic literature have left a lasting impact on the cultural heritage of the region.
Another significant figure was Fawaz ibn Muhammad al-Makki, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian from the 10th century. He was widely respected for his knowledge and contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and theology.
In the 12th century, Fawaz ibn Qadamah al-Maqdisi was a prominent Arab jurist and scholar of Islamic law. His works on legal theory and methodology have been widely studied and referenced by legal scholars throughout the centuries.
During the 14th century, Fawaz ibn Khalid al-Ansari was a distinguished Arab historian and author from the city of Medina. His detailed accounts and chronicles of the region's history have provided valuable insights into the cultural and social dynamics of that era.
In more recent times, Fawaz Gerges, born in 1958, is a renowned Lebanese-American academic and author who has written extensively on Middle Eastern politics, international relations, and Islamic movements. His works have garnered widespread recognition and have contributed to a deeper understanding of the region's complexities.
These examples highlight the rich history and cultural significance associated with the name Fawaz, which has been carried by notable scholars, poets, jurists, and intellectuals throughout various eras in the Middle East and beyond.
People
Fawaz + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fawaz 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
Fawaz: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fawaz?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 322 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fawaz 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 1,064,454 US residents.
Is Fawaz a common name?
We classify Fawaz as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 326 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fawaz most popular?
The single biggest year for Fawaz was 2001, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fawaz is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Fawaz a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fawaz 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.
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.