Rising since 1985, #527 for boys today.
Popularity of Mohamed since 1943
Babies named Mohamed per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 87 |
| 1970s | 318 |
| 1980s | 1,070 |
| 1990s | 2,822 |
| 2000s | 5,327 |
| 2010s | 6,472 |
| 2020s | 3,236 |
Meaning & origin
Mohamed, a common transliteration of Muhammad, has been recorded in U.S. birth data since 1943 and has seen a steady rise in usage, particularly since 1985. In the 2010s the name reached its peak popularity in 2014. As of 2025, it ranks 527th with a frequency of 1 in 3,007 male births. The name is most popular in Minnesota, New York, and Michigan, reflecting communities with significant Muslim populations. Its enduring appeal stems from its connection to the Prophet Muhammad, making it a cherished choice across the Islamic world and among Muslim families in the United States.
Mohamed is an alternate transliteration of Muhammad, derived from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d meaning 'praise.' It is the name of the Prophet of Islam and one of the most common male names in the world. The spelling Mohamed is especially prevalent in North Africa and among English-speaking Muslim communities.
Where Mohamed is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Mohamed” around the world
Where Mohamed lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
#19
in 2024
Ireland
15
babies in 2025
Quebec
49
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mo, Momo, Hamza
Sibling names for Mohamed
Names that share Mohamed's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Aisha, Fatima, Zainab, Mariam, Khadeeja, Aissata, Maryama, Ayaat, Faduma, Fatmata, Hodan, Ikran, Sagal, Fartun, Isatu, Bilan, Fardowsa, Farhiya, Hadicha, Nasteho, Nimco
Brothers: Ali, Omar, Hassan, Hussein, Ibrahim, Ahmed, Abdullahi, Abdalla, Abdelrahman, Abdulahi, Boubacar, Hanad, Islam, Mahad, Moustapha, Abdiaziz, Abdikadir, Abdinasir, Abdulkarim, Allah, Yahye, Abdelaziz, Abdimalik, Abdirizak, Muaad, Nouh
Names like Mohamed
Names whose popularity has moved with Mohamed's over the last 50 years.
