Masculine dossier · first seen 1965
Syed
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2000
Peak births
224
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Syed
How many people are named Syed?
An estimated 5,906 living Americans are named Syed.
How rare is Syed?
Syed is uncommon among babies today, with 166 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 25.9% from its 2000 peak.
How old is the typical Syed?
The median age of a living American named Syed is approximately 21 years, with most bearers falling between 11 and 31 years old.
Is Syed still popular?
Yes. Syed is holding steady, with 166 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Syed most common?
Syed has its strongest geographic signal in Illinois, where it appears 4.9× more often than the national baseline.
1965Peak 20002025
Peak year
2000
Decline from peak
25.9%
2025
166
All-time
6,032