Farhan
Farhan is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Happy, joyful, or cheerful.
Origin and history
Farhan is an Arabic masculine name meaning happy, cheerful, or joyful. It is widely used across the Muslim world and among Arabic-speaking communities globally. In the United States, its usage has grown steadily in recent decades alongside increasing cultural diversity.
Popularity in the United States
1,824 babies in the United States have been named Farhan since 1880. It ranks #3001 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1560.
States where it is most popular
- NY (51.6 %)
- CA (25.1 %)
- TX (10.9 %)
- VA (6.3 %)
- NJ (3.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 15 |
| 1980-1990 | 154 |
| 1990-2000 | 280 |
| 2000-2010 | 455 |
| 2010-2019 | 552 |
| 2020-2029 | 368 |
Famous people named Farhan
- Farhan Akhtar: Actor, Director
Fun facts
- The name derives directly from the Arabic root f-r-h, which is associated with happiness and gladness.
- Farhan has seen consistent registration in official U.S. birth records, reflecting growing naming diversity.