Furqan
A name of Arabic origin meaning criterion or criterion for distinguishing truth from falsehood.
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the first name Furqan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Furqan today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Furqan births was 2011 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Furqan. 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
126
~ 1 in 2,720,273 Americans
Peak year
2011
12 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,181
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Furqan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Furqan from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 47 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Furqan remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Furqan 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 Furqan 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 Furqan
The name Furqan is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "farq," which means "to separate" or "to distinguish." The name is believed to have emerged during the early days of Islam, as it is mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam.
The Quran refers to the name Furqan as a title for the revelation given to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), emphasizing its role as a criterion or a distinguisher between truth and falsehood. The word "Furqan" is used in several verses of the Quran, such as "And We have bestowed upon you the Furqan, that you may make clear to mankind what has been bestowed upon them, and that they may reflect" (16:64).
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Furqan can be found in the historical accounts of the companions of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Furqan ibn Malik was a notable companion who lived during the 7th century and participated in various battles and expeditions alongside the Prophet.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Furqan. One such individual was Furqan Ahmad (1330-1388), a renowned Persian poet and mystic from the Timurid dynasty. His poetic works, particularly his spiritual compositions, were widely celebrated and influential during his time.
Another prominent figure was Furqan Ali Khan (1858-1932), an Indian Muslim politician and jurist who served as the President of the Muslim League from 1913 to 1916. He played a significant role in the early stages of the Indian independence movement and advocated for the rights of Muslims in British India.
In the field of literature, Furqan Ahmed Siddiqui (1920-1996) was a renowned Urdu poet and writer from Pakistan. He was renowned for his ghazals (poetic compositions) and was awarded the prestigious Pride of Performance award by the Pakistani government in recognition of his literary contributions.
Furqan Qadir (born 1966) is a contemporary figure, an Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for various teams, including the national team. He was a left-arm spinner and represented India in Test and One Day International matches during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
It is important to note that while the name Furqan has its roots in Arabic and Islamic culture, it has been adopted by people of various backgrounds and beliefs throughout history, transcending cultural and religious boundaries.
People
Furqan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Furqan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Furqan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Furqan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 126 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Furqan 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 2,720,273 US residents.
Is Furqan a common name?
We classify Furqan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 128 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Furqan most popular?
The single biggest year for Furqan was 2011, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Furqan is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Furqan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Furqan 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.