Syed Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from Arabic, meaning 'master' or 'lord'.
Meaning of the Name Syed
Syed is an Arabic name derived from the Arabic word 'sayyid' meaning 'master' or 'lord'. It is used as an honorific title for male descendants of Prophet Muhammad. Syed is a common name among Muslims, particularly those of South Asian and Middle Eastern descent.
Popularity of the Name Syed
The popularity for the name Syed peaked in popularity in the year 2000 with 224 births, which ranked number 1,704 out of 27,519 unique names for that year. Syed had the most female births in 1994 with 6, which ranked number 11,776 out of 15,754 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2000 with 224, which ranked number 753 out of 12,118 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Syed has remained flat over the last ten years from 140 births to 141 births, an increase of 0.71%. Among males, Syed has remained flat in popularity over the last ten years from 140 births to 141 births, an increase of 0.71%.
Nationwide Popularity of Syed
- 20 Year Trend of Syed: -16.07%
- 10 Year Trend of Syed: 0.71%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Syed: 0.71%
Popularity of Syed by State
For males, Syed was most popular in Northeastern states with 51 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 31 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Syed. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 11 | 1534 | < 5 | N/A |
| CT | 6 | 445 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 5 | 1812 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 5 | 1329 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 15 | 614 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 5 | 764 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 9 | 685 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 31 | 502 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 27 | 904 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 6 | 951 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Syed
- Total Births of Syed: 141 (0.07%)
- Male Births of Syed: 141 (0.07%)
Given the upward trend of Syed over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.07% increase in total births, for a total of 141 births in 2024. Male births for Syed have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 141 male births in 2024, an increase of 0.07%.