Azadeh
A girl's name of Persian origin with 170 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 170 Americans have ever been named Azadeh. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and peaked modestly at 32 births in 1979 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
Azadeh is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Azadeh is a girl's baby name of Persian origin, meaning 'free' or 'noble-born' — from the Persian azad, which has carried connotations of freedom and dignity across Persian literature for over a thousand years.
Azadeh appears in the Shahnameh, the epic poem by Firdausi, as a harpist and beloved figure. The name has a lyrical quality that suits the poetic tradition it comes from — flowing, resonant, and deeply meaningful.
EtymologyShow more
Azadeh first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1978. First appearing in the 1970s, Azadeh emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Persian classification suggests a path from persian linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Azadeh has 21+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1978.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | #15520 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 37 | #14519 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 10 | #17711 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | #13990 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 73 | #8064 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 40 | #4864 | — |
The Story of Azadeh
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1979, Azadeh is a Gen X staple. Girls named Azadeh are most likely born between 1978 and 1989.
How rare is Azadeh?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Azadeh is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1978, peaked in the 1980s with 73 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Azadeh by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(21 years, 1978–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | #15520 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14074 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12677 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16245 |
| 2016 | 8 | #11944 |
| 2014 | 5 | #16930 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15241 |
| 2008 | 5 | #17914 |
| 2006 | 5 | #17508 |
| 1997 | 5 | #13990 |
| 1989 | 7 | #9782 |
| 1988 | 8 | #8468 |
| 1986 | 8 | #7820 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7010 |
| 1984 | 6 | #9238 |
| 1983 | 5 | #10414 |
| 1982 | 7 | #8308 |
| 1981 | 12 | #5597 |
| 1980 | 11 | #5941 |
| 1979 | 32 | #2728 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Azadeh a boy's or girl's name?
When was Azadeh most popular?
How popular is the name Azadeh?
Explore More
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1978–2023