Friend Name Popularity and Statistics
Friend is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Friend?
Friend is spelled F-R-I-E-N-D. The name has 6 letters.
Friend Popularity in 1972
Rank#4,986
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 1,223 places to #4,986 and recorded the same number of births compared with 1931.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Friend Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1880 through 1972. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Boys | 5 | #4,986 |
| 1931 | Boys | 5 | #3,763 |
| 1928 | Boys | 6 | #3,697 |
| 1927 | Boys | 6 | #3,780 |
| 1924 | Boys | 6 | #3,867 |
| 1923 | Boys | 5 | #4,239 |
| 1922 | Boys | 6 | #3,872 |
| 1921 | Boys | 6 | #3,869 |
| 1920 | Boys | 10 | #2,765 |
| 1919 | Boys | 5 | #4,168 |
| 1918 | Boys | 8 | #3,096 |
| 1880 | Boys | 6 | #809 |
When Was Friend Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1920 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #2,765
1918 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #3,096
1928 · Boys
6 recorded births
National rank #3,697
1927 · Boys
6 recorded births
National rank #3,780