How to Find Someone on Facebook With Only Their First Name

How to Find Someone on Facebook With Only Their First Name

Facebook’s advanced search capabilities allow users to locate others on the platform. But have you ever been wondering, ‘How can I find someone on Facebook with only their first name?’ It may seem like a daunting task, but fear not. It is possible to find a friend, colleague, or anyone else on Facebook using their first name. Continue reading this guide to learn the various methods to accomplish this.

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1. Utilizing Facebook’s Search Feature


Despite only knowing a person’s first name, it’s still feasible to locate them on Facebook. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Launch Facebook on any web browser or open the mobile app.
    Launch Facebook App
  2. Click on the search bar located at the top.
    Click on the search bar
  3. Input the person’s first name and press enter.
    Input the person's first name and press enter
  4. Select “People” in the “Filters” section.
    Select "People" in the "Filters" section
  5. Browse through the results for the person you’re trying to find.

If you have additional information about the person, you can refine your search using the filter options. Here, you can select their city, education, workplace, and mutual friends.

2. Using Mutual Friends


If you know the person’s first name and also know they’re friends with one of your contacts, the search becomes much simpler. Here’s what you need to do:

  1. Launch the Facebook app and navigate to your friend’s profile using the search box or through your friends list.
    Launch Facebook App Click on the search bar Navigate to your friend's profile using the search box
  2.  By scrolling down, find “Friends” and tap “See all friends”.
     Find "Friends" and tap "See all friends".
  3.  Enter the first name of the person you’re looking for in the search box.
    Enter the first name of the person you're looking for in the search box
  4.  Scroll down through the list until you find them.

Keep in mind that this method won’t be successful if your friend’s friend list is set to private. In that situation, you’ll need to explore other methods to locate the person.

Having just a first name might seem like insufficient information. Nevertheless, Facebook’s advanced search features simplify the process of finding someone, even if you don’t have their full name. The search can be expedited by selecting details like location, education, or workplace using Facebook’s advanced search filters.

Connect with the people you want to find on Facebook! If you’re interested in other ways to find someone on Facebook, check out our article “How to Find Someone on Facebook with a Phone Number“.