Safwan
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 893 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Parents who choose Safwan tend to be looking for something that feels real but not common — a name with 893 recorded births and a peak of 62 in 2022, enough history to feel legitimate without being ordinary.
The clean, contemporary ending gives Safwan a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
In the most recent SSA release, Safwan ranks #2462 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Safwan is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'clear rock,' 'smooth stone,' or 'pure and clear.' The imagery of a clear, smooth stone carries connotations of purity and reliability in Arabic culture. Safwan ibn Umayyah was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
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In the American context, Safwan is a boy's name with several decades of recorded use (1983–2024). Its Arabic roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Safwan is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #2462), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Safwan climbed 2290 spots in the last 20 years — from #4752 to #2462.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 277 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 390 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 178 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 43 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | — |
The Story of Safwan
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2022, Safwan is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Safwan are most likely born between 2012 and 2024.
How rare is Safwan?
Only about 1 in every 64,286 babies born in 2024 was named Safwan — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1983, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 390 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Safwan by the numbers
- Would fill 19 school buses
- Meeting one Safwan per day would take 2.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(32 years, 1983–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56 | #2462 |
| 2023 | 52 | #2571 |
| 2022 | 62 | #2313 |
| 2021 | 57 | #2404 |
| 2020 | 50 | #2578 |
| 2019 | 55 | #2457 |
| 2018 | 60 | #2278 |
| 2017 | 47 | #2664 |
| 2016 | 40 | #2979 |
| 2015 | 34 | #3353 |
| 2014 | 41 | #2881 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4157 |
| 2012 | 33 | #3348 |
| 2011 | 28 | #3773 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3791 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4565 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4675 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5170 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5732 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4162 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1983–2024