Khalid
Boy name · #941 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Khalid? In official American birth records, Khalid has been tracked continuously since 1962, giving it 63 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 250 baby boys were named Khalid, placing it at #941 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1023, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 7,200 boys born in 2025 was named Khalid.
The 63-year story
Khalid first appears in the Social Security records in 1962, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2019, when 273 boys were named Khalid — good for #826 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Khalid per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Khalid against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Khalid in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Khalid is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Khalid will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Khalid is most common
Geography matters for names, and Khalid is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Khalid is most common in MN (0.6 per 1,000), IL (0.5 per 1,000), TN (0.4 per 1,000), WA (0.3 per 1,000), NY (0.3 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.2 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Khalid is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Khalid
Statistically, parents drawn to Khalid tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Khaled, Dovid, Kenan, Konrad, and Karim.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Khalid | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 250 | #940 |
| 2024 | 246 | #936 |
| 2023 | 218 | #1007 |
| 2022 | 235 | #963 |
| 2021 | 259 | #890 |
| 2020 | 251 | #898 |
| 2019 | 273 | #826 |
| 2018 | 264 | #844 |
| 2017 | 253 | #862 |
| 2016 | 238 | #904 |
| 2015 | 198 | #1023 |
| 2014 | 220 | #959 |
| 2013 | 172 | #1085 |
| 2012 | 174 | #1074 |
| 2011 | 157 | #1149 |
| 2010 | 143 | #1232 |
| 2009 | 139 | #1266 |
| 2008 | 135 | #1284 |
| 2007 | 152 | #1162 |
| 2006 | 149 | #1141 |
| 2005 | 143 | #1137 |
| 2004 | 138 | #1142 |
| 2003 | 172 | #952 |
| 2002 | 222 | #777 |
| 2001 | 246 | #714 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Khalid?
In official American birth records, the name Khalid first appeared in 1962 (over 63 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 63 years.
Is Khalid a popular boy name?
Khalid ranked #941 among boys in 2025 with 250 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1023.
When was the name Khalid most popular?
Khalid peaked in 2019, when 273 American boys received the name (ranked #826 that year). Since 2019 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Khalid?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 7,200 newborn American boys was named Khalid. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.