Holding steady, #4,139 for boys today.
Popularity of Islam since 1975
Babies named Islam per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 30 |
| 1980s | 17 | 62 |
| 1990s | 67 | 181 |
| 2000s | 39 | 135 |
| 2010s | 5 | 146 |
| 2020s | 0 | 135 |
Meaning & origin
Islam is a name of deep religious significance, drawn directly from the Arabic word for the faith. In the United States, it has seen modest use since first being recorded in 1975. As of 2025, it ranked 4,139, given to roughly 1 in 68,323 boys. Its peak year was 2024, and the name has remained relatively stable over the decades. While not among the most popular names, it carries profound meaning for Muslim families. The name is not associated with any specific U.S. state as a top choice, reflecting its broad but low-frequency use across the country.
Islam directly derives from the Arabic root 's-l-m', connoting peace and submission. It is the name of the monotheistic religion revealed to the Prophet Muhammad in 7th-century Arabia. As a personal name it is used across the Muslim world, often reflecting the parents' faith and values.
“Islam” around the world
Where Islam lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Islam
Names that share Islam's style, for a brother or sister.
